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HIPAA HITECH Security Rule – Clarified and Explained 2026

Brian L. Tuttle
Brian L. Tuttle
Course ID: SEMCST4
DAYS TO GO Upcoming Seminar
March 31, 2026 | 1 day | In Person
Sat | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Healthcare
Somerset Hills Hotel - Tapestry Collection by Hilton - 200 Liberty Corner Road , Warren, NJ 07059
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This one-day seminar will get into the fine details of what we need to do and how to do it. 

We will go point by point through the entire (current) HIPAA HITECH Security Rule and uncover simple methods to comply and create policy. We will go point by point on the new proposals submitted by the Office for Civil Rights on Dec 27th, 2024.

The primary goal is to ensure everyone is well educated on what is myth and what is reality. With this regulation, there is so much misleading information all over regarding the do’s and don’ts with HIPAA – I want to add clarity for compliance officers.

Areas Covered
  • Study all 18 Standards and 44 Implementation Specifications of the regulations
  • Updates for 2026 – HIPAA Security Rule
  • Updates for 2026 – HIPAA Privacy Rule
  • Requirements of Compliance Officers
  • New definition of what constitutes protected health information
  • Real-life litigated cases
  • BYOD
  • Portable devices
  • Business associates and the increased burden
  • Emailing of PHI
  • Texting of PHI
  • Federal Audit Process
  • HIPAA and suing – how this works
  • Risk Assessment
  • Best resources
Why Should You Attend

Are you prepared for the major changes with the new Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRMs) for the HIPAA Security Rule for 2026?

More breaches of protected data have occurred from 2022 to 2025 than in the entire history of this regulation combined – the government is taking major actions to strengthen this regulation.

Join me in this daylong seminar to explore what’s new with HIPAA, both from a regulation standpoint (new requirements), enforcement standpoint, and the highest risks for breach.

This once rarely enforced regulation is changing drastically, and you need to know what’s going on!

Protect your practice or business!

What changes have also occurred relating to the HIPAA Privacy Rule? Telemedicine, the Cures Act (Information Blocking), Right of Access, Care Coordination, Information Sharing, Notice of Privacy Practices, and business associates?  

What about the major increase in cyber-attacks and OCR’s audit program?

State laws are also in place, increasing liability for patient remedies!

What factors might spurn a lawsuit or a HIPAA audit? …are you doing these things?

We will be discussing 2026 changes taking place in Washington with the Health and Human Services regarding the bipartisan-backed enforcement of the HIPAA regulations already in the books (as well as some detailed discussions on the new regulations proposed). We will also address some current events regarding HIPAA cases (both in courtrooms and from live audits).

Who Should Attend
  • Practice managers
  • Any business associates who work with medical practices or hospitals (i.e., billing companies, transcription companies, IT companies, answering services, home health, coders, attorneys, etc)
  • MD’s and other medical professionals.
DAY 1 ( March 31, 2026 )

Session 1 (90 Mins):  9:00 AM

  • HIPAA: A Brief History
  • Difference in HIPAA Privacy Rule vs HIPAA Security Rule
  • What constitutes protected health information
  • HIPAA and the Business Associate

    • 15-minute break – 11:00 AM

    Session 2 (120 Mins)

    • Through examination of all 18 Standards and 44 Implementation Specifications of the HIPAA Security Rule and how to apply them
    • Examination of the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRMs) submitted by the Office for Civil Rights on Dec 27th, 2024
    • How to enforce policy for each standard and implementation specification (some templates provided)

      • 30-minute lunch break:- 12:30 pm

      Session 3 (90 Mins)

      • The Federal Audit Process and things to be ready for
      • HIPAA and suing – how this works and examples of real cases
      • Technology and HIPAA – best practices and big “no-no’s.”
      • HIPAA Texting and Emailing – myth vs reality

        • 15-minute break:- 2:30 pm

        Session 4 (90 Mins)

        • Review once more all standards
          • Brian L. Tuttle

          Brian L Tuttle is a Certified Professional in Health IT (CPHIT), Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP), Certified HIPAA Administrator (CHA), Certified Business Resilience Auditor (CBRA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over 17 years of experience in Health IT and Compliance Consulting.

          With vast experience in health IT systems (i.e. practice management, EHR systems, imaging, transcription, medical messaging, etc.) as well as over 22 years of experience in standard Health IT with multiple certifications and hands-on knowledge, Brian serves as a compliance consultant and has conducted onsite and remote risk assessments for over 1000 medical practices, hospitals, health departments, insurance plans, and business associates throughout the United States.

          In addition, Mr Tuttle has served in multiple litigated court cases serving as an expert witness offering input related to best practices and requirements for securing and providing patient access to protected health information. Mr. Tuttle has also worked directly with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) both in defending covered entities and business associates as well as being asked by the Federal government to audit covered entities and business associates on behalf of the OCR.

          Almost all of Brian’s clients are earned by referral with little or no advertising.

          Brian is well known and highly regarded in medical circles throughout the United States for his quality work and down-home southern charm Mr Tuttle has a Master’s Degree in The Study of Law from the University of Georgia and operates nationally out of Swainsboro, GA.