Erin McCann writes:
Since 2005, some 60 million Americans have had their private health information compromised or disclosed electronically – a fact that has privacy experts, political players and consumers alike demanding reform.
In an epoch of health IT, is the government doing enough to address and quell the privacy worries of the American people? Depending on whom you ask, this notion of reform varies significantly.
James Pyles, an attorney specializing in patient privacy rights and healthcare law, for example, opines that bringing back patient consent should be the federal government’s highest priority, but, currently, that doesn’t appear to be on the Administration’s agenda.
Read more on Healthcare IT News. The article covers a range of viewpoints on what needs to be a priority to improve patient privacy and reduce improper or unwanted disclosures.