HIPAA for Practice Owners
Monday, October 6, 9:30 – 11:00am
Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 – Get Directions
We are pleased to welcome mental health attorney, Scott Hammer who has been representing mental health professionals for 4 decades.

Scott’s vast experience includes handling mental health malpractice cases, risk management issues, mental health confidentiality, contracts and defense of licensure actions.
At this free Owners’ Networking Event, Scott will be taking questions and speaking about:
Risk Management Strategies
Learn practical approaches to protect your practice from potential lawsuits and liability issues.
Common HIPAA Violations
Identify frequent compliance mistakes and discover actionable steps to address them before they become problems.
Breach Response Procedures
Understand the proper protocols when accidental disclosure of protected health information occurs.
Secure Communication Practices
Review best practices for email and text messaging to ensure patient information remains protected.
Physical Security Measures
Explore office security requirements and policies for handling personal devices like laptops and phones in your workplace.
This interactive session provides valuable insights for healthcare practice owners looking to strengthen their compliance programs and reduce operational risks.
About Scott Hammer

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Scott Hammer is one of the few attorneys in the country who focuses on the defense of mental health professionals in medical malpractice cases. As an authority in his field, Scott frequently presents risk management lectures to professional organizations, mental health institutions and graduate students in the field of psychiatric counseling, and he has held leadership positions on the Mental Health Law Committees of the Illinois State and Chicago Bar Associations.
Join us!
Join us for coffee and conversation with Scott on Monday, October 6, at the Wilmette Public Library.
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About the Facilitator: Cindy Trawinski, Psy.D.
I bring 25+ years of practice management, business development, marketing and strategy to practice owners. My aim is to provide relevant resources, guidance and structure to support you in building a predictable, profitable practice!
Have a question? I’m happy to discuss how my consulting services work and answer any questions you have.
