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Data privacy
Apple taking privacy seriously with new Health Records API
Company has new authorization flow to ensure users understand developers’ access to their healthcare data.
HIT Think
Why geofencing may not represent a HIPAA concern
Matthew Fisher
Associate
Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP
The emerging practice so far seems to represent smart marketing, but consumer protection laws might come into play for healthcare organizations.
House mulls updating law on substance use disorder records
Failing to modernize 42 CFR Part 2 weakens the nation’s ability to respond to the opioid crisis, says Rep. Earl Blumenauer.
Feds issue guidance on substance abuse confidentiality law
Providers must understand how to appropriately access and securely share data with patient consent, says Don Rucker, MD.
Senate takes step to modernize law on drug use disorder records
Markup of opioid bills includes legislation aligning 42 CFR Part 2 with HIPAA for treatment, payment and operations.
HIT Think
Why consumers are casting a wary eye at Terms of Use
Matthew Fisher
Associate
Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP
Developers of free healthcare applications want consumers’ data, but HIPAA constraints and other restrictions affect use of that information.
HIT Think
Why the new EU privacy rule will be challenging for providers
Chris Bowen
Founder, chief privacy and security officer
ClearDATA
GDPR’s implications for healthcare organizations include ensuring that consumer requirements are met and potentially rewriting contracts with vendors.
6 health data privacy takeaways from Zuckerberg's testimony
Tougher legislation expected and concerns about healthcare data protection increase.
Facebook scandal could drive greater protections for consumer health data
BROWSER Act would require opt-in and opt-out rights for sharing sensitive health and other information with third parties.
HIT Think
Why Facebook privacy concerns should impact HIT’s future
Nick Hatt
Developer
Redox
The social media platform’s inability to protect consumer information illustrates the risks that arise in confusing ‘secure’ with ‘responsible.’
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