Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy

Build the expertise to lead and strengthen your healthcare privacy program

Healthcare privacy professionals face constant pressure to safeguard patient data while navigating evolving regulations, new technologies, and complex operational challenges.

The Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy provides the practical knowledge, expert guidance, and hands-on experience you need to confidently manage privacy compliance at your organization.

Over three and a half days, you will learn from experienced practitioners and work through real-world scenarios designed to help you apply key privacy concepts directly to your day-to-day responsibilities.

What you’ll gain from attending

At the Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy, you will:

• Build a strong foundation in healthcare privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA and other federal requirements
• Learn how to develop, implement, and maintain effective privacy policies and procedures
• Gain practical strategies for conducting privacy investigations and responding to potential breaches
• Strengthen your ability to identify and mitigate privacy risks within your organization
• Explore emerging challenges in electronic health information, research privacy, and evolving regulatory expectations
• Work through interactive exercises and case studies that reinforce how to apply privacy principles in real-world situations

An interactive learning experience

The Academy is designed to go beyond traditional lectures. Through small-group discussions, practical exercises, and collaborative problem solving, you will gain the confidence to apply privacy concepts in real-world healthcare settings.

Participants consistently say the opportunity to learn alongside peers and engage directly with experienced faculty is one of the most valuable aspects of the program.

Become certified

Participants can earn all the live Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® continuing education units (CEUs) required to sit for the Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC®) exam.

The optional certification exam is offered on the final day of the Academy. A separate application and fee are required for those who qualify.

Additional attendee benefits

Your registration also includes:

• A comprehensive course binder with all Academy materials, provided on the first day
• A 35% discount on a one-year digital subscription to the Healthcare Privacy Compliance Handbook
  (Contact Member Services for assistance. Offer expires 30 days after the event.)

Topics covered

Academy sessions address critical privacy compliance areas, including:

• Privacy structure, policies, and procedures
• HIPAA requirements and responsibilities
• Federal privacy laws
• Conducting privacy investigations
• Privacy risk assessment
• Auditing and monitoring
• Health plan and employer group health plan privacy issues
• Business associates
• Privacy and security challenges in electronic health information
• 21st Century Cures Act
• Privacy and research
• Breach notification requirements

Who should attend

This Academy is designed for professionals responsible for managing, supporting, or overseeing healthcare privacy programs, including:

• Privacy officers
• Data privacy professionals
• Compliance officers
• Internal auditors
• In-house or external compliance counsel

Secure your spot early

Class size is intentionally limited to support interactive learning, and Healthcare Compliance Academies frequently sell out.

We encourage prospective attendees to register early to reserve their place and take advantage of early bird pricing by registering at least 21 days before the Academy.