Healthcare IT News June 30, 2022
Mike Miliard

The HHS agency is reminding providers that they aren’t required to disclose private medical information to third parties. It also has tips for data security on using period trackers and other health information apps.

The Supreme Court’s seismic ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has led to upheaval and confusion for healthcare organizations nationwide – not least when it comes to matters of patient privacy, and providers’ responsibilities around data protection.

On Thursday the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance intended to help clarify some key considerations for this fraught new era of care delivery.

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HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra has expressed strong support for patient privacy...

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Topics: Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, HHS, HIPAA, Patient / Consumer, Privacy / Security, Provider
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