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Kansas Estate Planning  (Order Form)

It has been said that most individuals spend more time planning their family vacation than they do planning their own estate. The failure to devote sufficient time to the management and disposition of one's estate in the event of disability or death can result in consequences far more severe than experiencing a "bad trip." However, willingness to devote adequate time to the effort will not in and of itself ensure adoption of an appropriate estate plan. Proper planning also requires knowledge of all relevant factors and choices.

This 156-page book is designed by an attorney in our estate planning department to be an objective discussion of most factors involved in the estate planning process. Unlike most estate planning books designed for the general public, it specifically addresses the impact of Kansas laws on estate planning issues and techniques. The author believes this book is one of the most comprehensive and informative overviews available to assist Kansas residents in either implementing an estate plan or reviewing an existing estate plan.

This book should not be considered as legal advice or a "do it yourself" guide. Due to the inherent complexity of estate planning issues, the strategies or principles discussed in this or any other book should not be implemented without the counsel of a competent estate planning attorney. To see a description of what is covered in the book and to print an order form, click here.

HIPAA Handbook for Group Health Plans  (Order Form)

The HIPAA Privacy Rule impacts more than health care providers. Employer-sponsored group health plans - including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as medical flexible spending accounts - also must comply with these new regulatory requirements. These requirements include participant involvement in uses and disclosures of confidential information; safeguarding confidential information; business associate agreements; individual rights; and administrative requirements. Compliance with this new regulation for most group health plans is required by April 14, 2004.

Foulston Siefkin has developed a comprehensive set of reference tools, sample forms, and sample policies and procedures to assist employers in bringing their group health plans into compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Our HIPAA Handbook for Group Health Plans includes the following: a proposed implementation strategy; a comprehensive HIPAA Reference Guide; sample notices and forms including Notice of Privacy Practices, Business Associate Agreement, authorization form, and confidentiality agreement; and sample policies and procedures. Also included with the Handbook is a CDROM containing all documents in Word format. If you would prefer, our lawyers can assist in customizing these documents for an additional charge. To see the table of contents for our HIPAA Handbook for Group Health Plans, please click here.

HIPAA Handbook for Health Care Providers  (Order Form)

In response to significant demand from health care providers throughout Kansas, Foulston Siefkin attorneys have developed a comprehensive HIPAA Handbook for Health Care Providers. The Handbook includes reference tools, sample forms, and sample policies and procedures you can utilize in developing your HIPAA implementation program. Unlike products marketed nationwide, these materials have been developed over a two year period to address unique aspects of Kansas law. Included with the Handbook is a CDROM containing all of the documents in Word format. If you prefer, our lawyers can assist in customizing these documents for an additional charge. For more detailed information about our HIPAA Handbook for Health Care Providers, please click here.

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