It is a live event that includes session handouts, an interactive question and answer period, and access for an unlimited number of participants at each call-in site. However, only one site can be offered per registration. It is impermissible for an organization to purchase one registration and to operate multiple sites through an internal telephone system. During the live Audioconference participants will be able to ask questions and make comments. The Audioconference faculty has agreed to take follow-up questions via email. Only HIPAA Summit Audioconferences offer 17 types of continuing education credit that can be applied for and approved online. HIPAA Summit Audioconferences are simple, accessible, cost effective and reach a broad audience locally.

• To prepare to test your own HIPAA transaction capability before the April 2003 extended deadline.
• To reduce the amount of testing needed while preserving the integrity of the testing and making sure the testing is complete.
• To understand the flexibility in the HIPAA transactions and how it affects your trading partners.
• To understand the responsibility of providers, vendors, clearinghouses, and payers concerning the HIPAA EDI compliance.

Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Information Officers and Chief Financial Officers, Privacy Officials, Security Officers, Compliance Officers, Legal Counsel, Patient Account Managers, Billing Staff and Information Services Staff.

All Faculty Materials will be Posted on the HIPAA Summit Audioconference website: http://www.HIPAAAudioconferences.com/hipaaaudio20020529 in downloadable PDF Formats.