WEBINAR | ON-DEMAND

Patient Consents and Authorizations: Compliance and Risk Management Strategies for Health Centers

On-demand
Originally aired on June 24, 2026
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm (EDT)

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This webinar is included in the 2026 Annual Compliance Training Subscription.
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Patient Consents and Authorizations: Compliance and Risk Management Strategies for Health Centers

Health centers must carefully manage patient consents and authorizations to ensure compliance with federal and state laws while minimizing organizational risk. From HIPAA requirements to 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and state-specific rules, navigating these overlapping frameworks can be complex. The rise of health information exchanges (HIEs) and interoperable electronic medical records (EMRs) has added another layer of complexity, with many health centers facing confusion about when patient consent is required and how authorizations must be structured across different systems. Failure to obtain or document proper consent exposes health centers to compliance findings, potential liability, and challenges to patient trust.

This webinar will provide practical guidance on structuring, documenting, and implementing patient consents and authorizations that withstand legal and regulatory scrutiny. The session will highlight common pitfalls, recent enforcement trends, and strategies to strengthen policies and practices so that patient rights are protected, and compliance risks are minimized.
  • Compliance Officers
  • Risk Managers
  • CEOs
  • CFOs
  • COOs
  • CMOs
  • Executive Leadership
  • Legal Counsel
  • Quality Improvement
  • HIPAA Privacy Officers
  • HIPAA Security Officers
  • Staff responsible for patient documentation processes
  1. Understand the federal legal requirements governing patient consents and authorizations, including HIPAA and 42 C.F.R. Part 2.
  2. Identify compliance risks that arise from incomplete, outdated, or inconsistent consent processes.
  3. Apply practical strategies to strengthen documentation, workflows, and staff training around patient consents and authorizations.
  4. Incorporate risk management considerations into policies and procedures to reduce liability exposure.
Dianne Pledgie

Principal

Dianne advises health care and non-profit organizations on the development and implementation of robust compliance programs.

Dianne also provides legal guidance on privacy, security and confidentiality matters, with particular focus on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and the Information Blocking Rule, including:
  • Advising clients on their obligations to protect patient records, respond to patient requests, and develop policies and procedures;
  • Reviewing business associate agreements, data use agreements, and patient consents related to the use and disclosure of protected health information and sensitive information; and
  • Supporting clients experiencing security incidents.