Seminars & eLearning

Professional websites are essential tools for dental practices’ marketing, advertising and patient access. However, websites present unique risks related to compliance with accessibility laws, sensitive patient information and cybercriminals targeting healthcare.

This course will help dentists better understand the federal and state requirements for healthcare organizations’ professional websites. Learn about website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s Invasion of Privacy Act plus HIPAA privacy requirements as they relate to dental practice websites and digital communications. We’ll review the emerging legal concerns, common website compliance risks and practical risk management considerations to help practices identify potential vulnerabilities and protect patient information.

Learning objectives:

• Recognize common website accessibility issues that may create compliance and legal risks under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Learn key provisions of the California’s Invasion of Privacy Act and their potential implications.
• Understand HIPAA privacy requirements related to the collection, use and disclosure of patient information through websites.