McDermott Launches HIPAA Privacy Solutions
CHICAGO - McDermott Will & Emery's international health care practice today announced the launch of HIPAA PRIVACY SOLUTIONS, a comprehensive implementation product designed to help businesses comply with the complex HIPAA privacy regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Drawing on the firm's 50-year history of serving the health care industry, McDermott Will & Emery's HIPAA PRIVACY SOLUTIONS product is offered in modules tailored for use in specific industry segments, including hospitals and health systems, physicians and medical groups, research organizations and academic medical centers. This cutting-edge legal product includes policies, forms and contract language that, depending on the organization, may be implemented with minimal or no additional outside legal assistance.
"Realizing the challenges that our clients face in preparing to meet the HIPAA compliance deadline, we developed a pragmatic and cost-effective option that goes beyond standardized guidelines and checklists," said Monte Dube, head of the firm’s Health Law Department. "HIPAA PRIVACY SOLUTIONS offers clients a comprehensive resource that is protected by the attorney-client privilege."
In addition to the launch of the firm's HIPAA PRIVACY SOLUTIONS, McDermott, Will & Emery will be co-hosting the first of an ongoing series of interactive webcast events, entitled "HIPAA Compliance: Best Practices and Q&A." The program will air on Wednesday, December 12, 2001, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (EST). Participants in the first program will receive practical guidance in developing an efficient HIPAA Privacy implementation plan; identifying and developing strategies for handling HIPAA "Business Associate" relationships; and forming and motivating an effective HIPAA compliance team.
