The Compliancy Group and Optometric Medical Solutions have partnered to bring a greater understanding and awareness of HIPAA regulations that affect the optometric community through a series of free webinars designed to assist Optometrists in becoming HIPAA compliant as regulations evolve and become more complex.http://compliancy-group.com/hipaa-for-eye-care-providers

Greenlawn, NY - May 30, 2014 - The Compliancy Group has partnered with Optometric Medical Solutions (OMS) to offer a free HIPAA education series exclusively to the optometric community. Many sectors in the medical community are unaware of how the regulations pertain to them. For instance, Optometrists should be aware that all companies with access to secure client information must also be HIPAA compliant in order to comply with current HIPAA regulations. This is just one of many issues that affect doctors working to become HIPAA compliant. Through the educational series offered, doctors and staff will learn how to make necessary changes, why HIPAA regulations are important and when changes should be made to reach or maintain compliance.

As Jerry Godwin, President of OMS said, “HIPAA is a growing area of need in all aspects of Health Care. With Stage 2 Meaningful Use requiring the doctors to communicate with patients and other healthcare providers electronically, the Eye Care Provider must understand the building blocks of HIPAA. Doctor’s of Optometry historically have felt they are exempt from HIPAA Rules. Implementation of this solution is the key to compliance.Having a policy manual is not the answer. A system to consistently facilitate administration is key to achieving compliance.” - Jerry Godwin, Optometric Medical Solutions

“As healthcare changes, the compliance needs of eye care practices to prepare for and or avoid potential audits and fines is evolving. At Compliancy Group, we consider helping these practices cost effectively and simply achieve, illustrate and maintain compliance as a tool to differentiate themselves from the competition.” Marc Haskelson, President of Compliancy Group

From understanding and implementing the HITECH Act within an optometric organization to performing annual HIPAA risk assessment audits, there is much to learn concerning new HIPAA guidelines. The webinars offered by The Compliancy Group and Optometric Medical Solutions are designed to support the training and education of staff as regulations evolve or business models are updated to reflect new HIPAA guidelines. The 3 part series focuses on the specific issues that matter most to optometrists and their partner organizations. Optometrists value providing clients with the best possible care. With current HIPAA regulations in place, it is possible to promote optimal health and wellness among patients while also ensuring all electronic patient heath information is securely managed and disclosed properly.

The series provides doctors with information on how to implement new strategies within the workplace to ensure all necessary HIPAA regulations are being followed.http://compliancy-group.com/hipaa-for-eye-care-providers

The Compliancy Group, founded in 2005, has provided The Guard HIPAA Compliance Tracking Solution to over 1000 users. The Guard assists clients in achieving, illustrating and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Interested parties can learn more about the services offered by The Compliancy Group by visiting compliancy-group.com, calling (855) 85-HIPAA or emailing the company at [email protected].

Optometric Medical Solutions was founded in 2006 and partners with optometric practices delivering solutions that match the specific needs of the practice. The services range from credentialing, compliance, insurance verification services, Revenue Cycle Management (claims management), practice consulting and training. Optometric Medical Solutions can be found by visiting www.optmedsol.com. For more information contact OMS by phone at (210) 249-0234 Extension 4.