Consent Authority in U.S. Healthcare – Live Webinar

August 6, 2026 Webinar 1pm ET/ 12pm CT/11am MT/10am PT Consent authority in U.S. healthcare dictates who can legally authorize medical treatments. It requires a competent adult to give informed consent after understanding risks and benefits. When patients lack capacity, state laws and legal frameworks transfer this authority to specific caregivers, minors, or adult surrogates. The foundation of U.S. healthcare consent is patient autonomy—the right of competent individuals to accept or refuse medical interventions. Providers are legally bound to obtain voluntary, informed consent by explaining the diagnosis, proposed treatments, alternatives, and risks. Treatment without proper consent can result in medical battery or negligence claims. In life-threatening emergencies where the patient is incapacitated and no surrogate is available; providers are legally permitted to treat under implied consent. Learn more by attending this informative webinar presented by – Roberto Paolo Colon-Torres, CHCO, CHA Robert P. Colon-Torres holds a degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law with an emphasis on Health law. He is certified as both a HIPAA Compliance Officer (CHCO) and Healthcare Auditor (CHA) through the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC®) and also serves on the AIHC Board of Directors and the AIHC Volunteer Education Committee. With over 25 years in healthcare, he currently serves as Chief Compliance Officer at San Ysidro Health in San Diego. His career began as a First Responder in Oakland before advancing through various Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout California. AIHC Credentialed Members Earn 1 CEU. This webinar has been approved for (1) continuing education unit by the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance towards the core category for the following AIHC Credentialed Professionals – CHA, CIFHA, CORCM and OHCC.