▶️ A Dentist’s Guide to The Law [VIDEO]

Answers to the top questions every dentist should know. Practical resources to address the legal issues relevant to you, your team, and your practice.

Special Guest: Paula Tironi

For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dent...

🎙TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00:00]: Dr. ArNelle Wright and Dr. Effie Ioannidou introduce the episode and discuss the importance of legal knowledge for dentists.
[00:01:05]: Introducing Paula Tironi, Senior Associate General Counsel at the ADA.
[00:04:12]: Key privacy and security requirements under HIPAA, including the importance of written policies, training, and business associate agreements.
[00:08:32]: How HIPAA compliance.
[00:09:51]: Steps to take if a HIPAA violation occurs, including appropriate sanctions and breach notifications.
[00:14:38]: Legal challenges related to the use of AI in dentistry, including privacy risks, accuracy, and copyright issues.
[00:21:16]: Legal considerations for transitioning to paperless billing, including HIPAA compliance and PCI DSS standards.
[00:27:09]: Legality and risks of surveillance in dental practices, including compliance with state eavesdropping laws and HIPAA.
[00:29:59]: Importance of ADA compliant websites.
[00:31:10]: Fun fact about service animals
[00:33:21]: Recommendations for conducting HIPAA security risk analysis and the importance of compliance training for dental staff.

Resources

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This page on the ADA website provides answers to frequently asked legal questions. https://www.ada.org/resources/practic...

If you need guidance on how to select an attorney, or how to best use an attorney to help your practice comply with laws that apply to your practice, check out this article (https://www.ada.org/resources/practic..., and ADA’s A Dentist's Guide to Selecting a Lawyer. https://engage.ada.org/pl/product/945

What the U.S. Department of Justice says about service animals. https://www.ada.gov/resources/service...

Read important information from the Office of the Inspector General. https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/physic...

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