Into the Lion’s Den: Lessons Learned from Actual Healthcare Cybersecurity Events
| Monday, October 7, 2024 |
| 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM |
Overview
In an era where digital transformation is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, the protection of patient data and ensuring robust cybersecurity practices have become paramount. This session will discuss the critical intersections of privacy, cybersecurity, and healthcare law. Attendees will gain insights into the latest regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA and GDPR, and their implications for healthcare providers, and legal professionals. The speakers will explore recent case studies and cyber threats within the healthcare sector, examining the legal repercussions and the steps organizations must take to mitigate these risks. This session offers an overview of the legal considerations and practical strategies necessary to protect health information in a digital age. MCLE: .75 hrs
Jeffery Drummond
Partner
Jackson Walker LLP
Presenter
Jeff is a partner in the healthcare section of Jackson Walker, based in Dallas. He has practiced health law for 37 years, and has specialized in HIPAA matters for 25 years. He has written a HIPAABlog since March 2002.
Lynn Sessions
Partner
Baker Hostetler
Presenter
Lynn Sessions leads the Healthcare Privacy and Compliance team in the Digital Assets and Data Management Practice Group and serves as national co-lead of the Healthcare Industry team, demonstrating a career of advising healthcare industry clients in various areas of the law. She focuses her practice now on healthcare privacy and data security, breach response, regulatory defense and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. Lynn also regularly advises universities, medical schools and other higher educational institutions on breach preparedness, incident response and regulatory defense, and proactive compliance.
