Physicians and non-physician practitioners who provide clinical services, or staff who encounter protected health information at University of Pittsburgh facilities.

As a result of participating in this activity, the learner will be able to:

• Improve their management of the responsibilities of privacy and security as related to protecting patient information
• Implement safeguards for protecting patient information
• Closely follow recommended processes and procedures in the event that they suspect a breach may have occurred
• Access and apply University of Pittsburgh policies pertaining to privacy and security compliance

Alan A. Garfinkel, JD - Senior Legal Counsel, University of Pittsburgh
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

Barbara Barnes, MD - Vice President, Sponsored Programs, Research Support, and CME. University of Pittsburgh.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

John Houston, JD - Vice President, Privacy & Information Security Assistant Counsel, University of Pittsburgh
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.

Authors disclosure of relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients is listed above. No other planners, members of the planning committee, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.