ADAA Webinar: Navigating HIPAA to Protect You and Your Patients (Live-Only)

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the purpose and evolution of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its relevance to dental practice.
2. Identify the key requirements of the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.
3. Recognize common HIPAA violations and the potential legal, financial, and operational consequences of noncompliance.
4. Explain the relationship between cybersecurity practices and the protection of protected health information (PHI).
5. Apply HIPAA compliance principles to strengthen practice protocols for safeguarding patient information and reducing privacy and security risks.

Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, FADIA, FAADH, FADHA is a nationally recognized dental educator, author, and consultant with extensive experience in dental practice management, clinical dental hygiene, and continuing education. A graduate of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Northeastern University, and the University of Massachusetts Boston, Ann-Marie is a Fellow of several professional organizations and recipient of the Esther Wilkins Distinguished Alumni of Forsyth Award. She has contributed to numerous dental publications and textbooks and has presented continuing education programs for dental professionals nationwide, helping dental teams strengthen clinical excellence, compliance, and patient care.

Upon attendance and completion of a webinar evaluation, you will be sent a CE certificate within 2 weeks of the event. This webinar will be recorded and available on-demand on our e-Learning Center (CE available) within 2 weeks as well.