Based on some independent research that my company commissioned with more than 200 companies, we came to several conclusions that are highlighted in the article. Broadly, however, it signals the false sense of (cyber)security that many companies are currently harboring.
As a physician working in health IT, I know that having access to patient data from the patient and from other sites of care is of tremendous value in clinical decision-making and directly impacts patients.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Companies in every industry are now hiring a chief medical officer—an executive once found only in healthcare organizations—to implement and oversee programs that optimize employee well-being.
Young people ages 15 to 24 account for half of all new sexually transmitted infections, but widespread testing may be hindered by confidentiality concerns. At-home, mail-in testing offers a convenient, safe and private option to screen for STIs.
Google Health’s vice president explained the company’s controversial partnership with Ascension Health, which stirred questions about privacy as tech companies seek a larger role in healthcare.
A new Verndale survey of nearly 500 individuals from found consumers most strongly want healthcare apps to provide the ability to manage appointments.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
In April, telehealth company MDLive was hit with a class-action lawsuit over patient privacy issues. But now plaintiff Joan Richards has voluntarily dismissed the suit.
Last week, telehealth company MDLive filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claims it doesn't protect patients' sensitive health information.
A class-action lawsuit filed against MDLive alleges the telehealth provider fails to protect patients' sensitive health information.
Mary Butler, associate editor of the Journal of AHIMA, explores whether HIPAA is still adequate or if it's in dire need of renovation.
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
Neither Trump nor Clinton was obligated to release doctor's notes. There's this little thing called HIPAA that is supposed to protect the confidentiality of health information.
Too often in the American healthcare system, patients are the first to be blamed for rising costs, and wellness programs are implemented as a cost-saving measure.
One thing is clear: if you receive a letter and see HIPAA spelled “HIPPA,” you’d be wise to give it a second glance.
"This will include information about people who are HIV-positive, for instance, as well as details of drug overdoses and abortions. The agreement also includes access to patient data from the last five years," according to New Scientist.
"Sloppiness and privacy indifference will reduce the utility of the health tech market," according to eldercare industry analyst Laurie Orlov.