WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit will bring professionals from the healthcare and legal communities together for a day of discussion and learning on the campus of Delaware Law School. Thought leaders will provide meaningful insight on topics related to the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules.
The summit is a joint effort to provide resources for professionals facing the challenges of complying with often misunderstood rules. Eileen Grena, Assistant Dean and Executive Director of Graduate, International, Compliance, & Legal Studies Programs at Delaware Law School states, "HIPAA continues to present some of the greatest challenges among legal and healthcare professionals." Julie Sheppard, an alumnus of Delaware Law School and the founder and president of First Healthcare Compliance- the company co-hosting the event, adds, "We're tasked with helping professionals comply with HIPAA and continuously see the need for more resources and learning opportunities."

Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of First Healthcare Compliance's HIPAA Privacy and Security textbook, a comprehensive resource designed to help compliance professionals better understand the application of the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules. Attendees are eligible to receive CLE and CEUs while networking with industry peers. The full-day event will be held in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom and will include continental breakfast, lunch, and sponsor giveaways and prizes. Registration is open to the public, but availability is limited.

About Delaware Law School: Widener University is a metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, applied leadership, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. Delaware Law School is the First State's only law school, providing Juris doctor, legal graduate and paralegal degree programs with an emphasis on developing legal professionals who reflect the Delaware Way and its traditions of civility, integrity and mutual respect. The school offers signature programs in corporate and business law, environmental law, family health law and policy, trial advocacy, and dignity rights.

About First Healthcare Compliance: Founded in 2012 by a nurse attorney, the First Healthcare Compliance software solution creates confidence among compliance professionals through education, resources, and support in the areas of HIPAA, OSHA, human resources compliance, and fraud waste and abuse laws. Serving clients across the United States, the company's evolving platform provides real-time insight for board reporting and across multiple locations. For more information please visit https://1sthcc.com/

SOURCE First Healthcare Compliance