Managing Vendor Relationships and Navigating Data Breaches in the New Age of Data Privacy

Healthcare attorney Shalyn Watkins joined an episode of the American Health Law Association's (AHLA) Speaking of Health Law podcast focused on vendor relationships. The conversation covered how healthcare organizations can best manage relationships with third-party vendors in the context of data privacy. From tips for responding to data breaches to notes about compliance with Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) requirements to lessons learned from high-profile U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforcement actions, the episode provides valuable guidance for counsel and clients looking to manage risks, protection organizational data and safeguard patient privacy.

Duration: 43:56