Legal Safeguards for Health Care Providers is the Focus of an October 28 Butzel Webinar

DETROIT, Mich. – In today’s digital age, safeguarding patient data isn’t just good practice – it’s the law. Whether you are a solo practitioner or part of a small medical group, understanding your responsibilities under HIPAA and state privacy laws are essential to protecting your patients and your business.

Butzel's Health Care Industry Team is hosting a free webinar from 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The webinar will provide essential knowledge about issues impacting the operations of health care professionals in individual or smaller group practices, like dentists and family practitioners.

This informative 60-minute webinar features Debra Geroux, Shareholder and Health Care Practice Co-Chair, Butzel, and Debi Carr, Cyber Security Consultant and CEO, DK Carr and Associates. They will break down the complexities of cybersecurity and compliance into actionable insights that you can implement right away. Reserve your spot today by clicking here: REGISTRATION.

What You’ll Learn:

• HIPAA Primer for Small Practices: Get clear on what’s required and how to stay compliant.
• Patient Privacy & Data Protection: Understand federal and state obligations—and how to meet them.
• Threat Actors Explained: Learn how cybercriminals target healthcare data and what you can do to stop them.
• Breach Reporting Protocols: Know exactly how to respond when a cyber incident occurs.

Plus:

• Discover how basic cybersecurity protocols can bring your practice into HIPAA compliance.
• Learn the importance of conducting a thorough risk analysis—and how to do it right.
• Get expert guidance on responding swiftly and effectively to a cyberattack.

About Debra Geroux

Debra Geroux is Co-Chair of Butzel’s Health Care Industry Team. Her health care practice focuses on health care compliance, cybersecurity and privacy, and statutory reporting obligations.

She holds a Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). She also attained Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) and Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) designations through the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA).

About Debi Carr

Debi Carr is a recognized leader in the field of health care cybersecurity and compliance. She is a consultant and speaker with extensive experience in helping health care organizations protect patient information and ensure compliance with regulations including HIPAA.

She holds several certifications including Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner, Certified Associate Healthcare Information and Management Systems. Notably, Carr is a member of several professional organizations.