Data privacy rules

HIT Think Why HIPAA is healthcare’s favorite scapegoat for info blocking

Matthew Fisher
Associate Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP

Whether it’s lack of understanding or willful misinterpretation, federal rules regarding privacy and security often are an excuse for not sharing patient data.

HIPAA regulations July 25

HIPAA regulations July 25
ONC to eliminate Office of the Chief Privacy Officer in FY18

The move will trim duplicative activities that are already provided by the HHS Office for Civil Rights, says National Coordinator Donald Rucker, MD.

HIPAA Greg Slabodkin July 17

HIPAA Greg Slabodkin July 17
DeepMind's access to Royal Free data deemed inappropriate

UK regulator’s ruling contends app research effort did not have appropriate patient consent.

Data privacy Bloomberg News May 16

Data privacy Bloomberg News May 16
HIT Think 8 steps that improve security in a cloud migration

Ron Winward
Security evangelist Radware

With more organizations transitioning data storage offsite, here are important considerations to ensure that information is well protected.

Data security April 5

Data security April 5
Agency updates privacy rule for substance use disorder records

SAMHSA final rule aims to balance need to share data, protect confidentiality, says Kimberly Johnson.

Data privacy rules Greg Slabodkin March 20

Data privacy rules Greg Slabodkin March 20
Rule on records for substance use disorder patients is delayed

SAMHSA final rule was to go into effect February 17, but it has been postponed to March 21 due to OMB action.

Data privacy rules Greg Slabodkin February 17

Data privacy rules Greg Slabodkin February 17
5 key steps can aid IT, organization improvement efforts

Elements in the process must be ‘healthy, collectively aligned,’ says Kevin Nortrup.

Clinical decision support Joseph Goedert February 8

Clinical decision support Joseph Goedert February 8
Wearable device market expected to nearly triple by 2021

Growth in use attributed to decline in costs, increasing number of vendor alliances.

Mobile technology Bob Violino February 7

Mobile technology Bob Violino February 7
New HHS rule updates the Common Rule for medical research

Revisions reflect increased use of digital systems, offers improved patient protection.

Medical research Joseph Goedert January 23

Medical research Joseph Goedert January 23
Presence Health hit with HIPAA fine for slow breach response

OCR highlights need for organizations to provide timely notification to agency, consumers.

HIPAA regulations Joseph Goedert January 11

HIPAA regulations Joseph Goedert January 11

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