HealthLeaders Media April 29, 2024
Eric Wicklund

The changes are aimed to close gaps around HIPAA and help healthcare organizations and consumers control the use of personal health information

KEY TAKEAWAYS

– The proliferation of digital health apps and platforms has led to an increase in data breaches and inappropriate use of personal health information (PHI).

– Federal officials are finalizing a number of changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) to compel vendors of digital health tools not covered by HIPAA to be more transparent in how they use PHI.

– The changes are designed to give healthcare providers and consumers better information on digital health companies and products and improve PHI privacy and security.

Federal officials are making sweeping changes to regulations around digital...

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