Strategies for Operationalizing Regulatory Changes-Strategies for Operationalizing Regulatory Changes

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The Verisma Academy webinar "Strategies for Operationalizing Regulatory Changes" focused on effectively implementing health information management (HIM) regulatory requirements within healthcare organizations. Hosted by seasoned professionals Terri Costa, Connie Rinda, and Elizabeth McElhiney, the session emphasized the continuous challenge of adapting to evolving regulations such as information blocking and HIPAA updates. Terri shared Eisenhower Medical Center’s journey from minimal HIM involvement to establishing a focused stakeholder group actively monitoring compliance, managing policies, workflows, and staff education. Collaboration, identifying key stakeholders, understanding organizational technology, and policy management were highlighted as critical steps. Education tailored to different audiences and ongoing risk assessment were key operational strategies. Challenges like bandwidth, resource constraints, change resistance, and technology limitations were discussed, with suggestions for building relationships with leadership, legal compliance, and clinical staff to gain support. Best practices include leveraging peer networks, utilizing state and industry resources, and maintaining open communication while being prepared to pivot as regulations and organizational needs evolve. Attendees were encouraged to develop a culture of compliance incrementally, use checklists, and engage partners for effective operationalization. The webinar concluded with a Q&A addressing leadership engagement, resource monitoring, and professional growth, reinforcing the value of collaboration and continuous learning in managing regulatory changes.

Keywords

Health Information Management

Regulatory Compliance

Information Blocking

HIPAA Updates

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Management

Risk Assessment

Change Management

Operational Strategies