Lexology July 12, 2024
On June 26, 2024, California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent letters to eight major pharmacy chains and five health data companies reminding them of their obligations to conform to the new California law concerning protected health information related to reproductive care. Companies receiving letters include CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger, and Rite Aid.
New requirements of the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), under Assembly Bill 352 (2023), effective July 1, 2024, provide additional protections for confidential patient information. Law enforcement cannot gain access to information concerning patients’ reproductive health or...