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Data privacy
10 critical steps in the safe disposal of data devices
OCR guidance urges organizations to take extreme care in decommissioning devices and memory media.
Organizations turning to software to protect data privacy
The use of data privacy management technology is on the rise, as a variety of security professionals try to bulk up defenses against hacking.
HIT Think
Why the recent MD Anderson fine raises prospects for encrypting all information
Matthew Fisher
Associate
Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP
A $4.3M HIPAA judgment against the organization stemmed in part from its inability to follow its own policies on data protection.
House passes law to aid data exchange for addiction specialists
Governors, industry stakeholders seek better interoperability so EHRs can support treatment.
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.
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