Annie Dechant

Annie Dechant, MJ, CHC, CHPC, CPC, currently serves as the Director of HIPAA Privacy & Compliance and Privacy Officer at TAG - The Aspen Group, overseeing the implementation and management of privacy programs for multiple brands. With extensive experience in compliance and privacy roles, previous positions include Director of Compliance at Washington County Hospital and Clinics, where responsibilities included managing the Compliance Program and liaising with regulatory bodies for CMS certifications. Annie has held various roles in health information management, coding education, and compliance at institutions such as The University of Iowa Health Care and Duke University Medical Center. Educational qualifications include a Master of Jurisprudence in Healthcare Law/Compliance from Loyola University Chicago, along with bachelor's and associate degrees from Kaplan University.