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Technology
FHIR APIs Will Accelerate Patient Information Access in 2023
In a lengthy interview with HealthLeaders, ONC Chief Micky Tripathi says simplified data exchange will benefit providers, patients, and even...
Telehealth
Multistate AG Coaltion Urges Apple to Ensure Privacy of Third-Party Health Apps
In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the AGs say patient privacy has become a priority since the SCOTUS...
Technology
CHIME, Health-ISAC Partner to Provide Security Alerts, Tactics for Members
Data vulnerabilities, threat bulletins, and other actionable information will flow to security teams.
Technology
Healthcare Associations Seek Delay of Information Blocking Compliance Period
CHIME and others say hospitals and other providers are not ready and need more help from HHS.
Marketing
Facebook Parent Company Accused of Enabling Patient Tracking Via Hospital Web Sites
Dual lawsuits allege ads were tailored to patients based on their health information
Technology
Third-Party Cloud Computing Risk Management Guide Now Available for Healthcare Providers
Cloud Security Alliance guide describes risks to everything from patient privacy to an organization's reputation.
Technology
AMA Survey Cites Patient Concerns With Data Security
Patients are increasingly concerned about who has access to their confidential health information and how that data is being used,...
Technology
CHIME and WEDI Caution Consumers Against Health Information Loss
A new resource developed by the two groups can be customized to help patients guard their data on third-party health...
Technology
ONC Chief Lists Security as His Biggest Current Challenge
In a two-part interview, Micky Tripathi, the head of the Health and Human Services Department's Office of the National Coordinator...
Payer
Partnership HealthPlan of California Hacked
The Fairfield-based nonprofit is trying to determine if the secured access to the personal records of any of its more...
Technology
Healthcare Cybersecurity Bill Gives Congress a Chance to Tackle Hackers
Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, two senators have unveiled the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022, which would...
Technology
Groups Offer 5 Recommendations for Protecting Patient Data on Third-Party Apps
The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange and the Confidentiality Coalition have written a letter to federal officials calling for more...