Office Manager & HIPAA Compliance Officer

Stephanie Hill

Not only is she our Office Manager & The HIPAA Compliance Officer, she is also the amazing wife of Dr Damon Hill for 42 yrs. As well as the mother to Dr Joshua G Hill.
She is the lady behind the scenes who manages the business aspect of things,
Stephanie has also picked up a part time subbing job at Dunbar Middle School.
She too is a very active member of the community, serving with the Lubbock Community Ushers.
You may remember her as the campaign manager for District 2 City Council woman Sheila Patterson Harris.
We admire how she tells it like it is, and is always ready and willing to help someone in need.
She has her BS in Health Education from Texas Woman's University.
She has her Associate's Degree for Dental Hygiene from University of Texas Dental Houston Branch,
Former Provider Relations Rep with TMHP.

Why do we have a HIPAA Compliance Officer?

The Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requires that a person (or persons) within a Covered Entity or Business Associate is assigned the duties of a HIPAA Compliance Officer.

The Duties of a HIPAA Privacy Officer:

A HIPAA Privacy Officer is responsible for developing a HIPAA-compliant privacy program.
Also must ensure that the privacy policies to protect the integrity of PHI are enforced.
He or she will deliver or oversee ongoing employee privacy training, conduct risk assessments and develop HIPAA-compliant procedures where necessary.
A HIPAA Privacy Officer will have to monitor compliance with the privacy program, investigate incidents in which a breach of PHI may have occurred.
Report breaches as necessary, and ensure patients´ rights in accordance with state and federal laws.
In order to fulfill the duties of a HIPAA Privacy Officer, the appointed person will have to keep up-to-date with relevant state and federal laws.