David Burda writes on ModernHealthcare.com: HHS issued two sets of much-anticipated federal regulations that significantly further the government’s healthcare information technology adoption agenda. The first set of regulations lists the “meaningful use” criteria that healthcare providers must meet to qualify for federal IT subsidies based on how they use their electronic health records. The second…
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Ie: Lenihan broadcast could lead to privacy law rethink
Michael Foley, the head of journalism at DIT, wrote this analysis of TV3’s recent broadcast about Finance Minister Brian Lenihan’s health: The decision of TV3 to run a story concerning the health of Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan on St Stephen’s Day was based on rumour, with only one justification – to be first, and…
Providence Health Plans glitch exposes personal data
Mike Benner and KGW.com Staff report: PORTLAND, Ore. — Providence Health Plans is re-issuing thousands of insurance cards after personal information was accidentally sent to the wrong policy-holders. Officials with Providence Health Plans say about 4,500 mailings were sent out with the incorrect group and member ID numbers, meaning that some policy holders received others’…
AU: Patient records accessible
Suellen Hinde reports: A person’s medical information can now be revealed to blood relatives – but not their spouse – without their consent. Doctors can tell a patient’s relatives they have a chance of developing a life-threatening or serious disease because they carry the same genes. New guidelines, released by the National Health and Medical…
Happy Holidays from DataBreaches.net
Happy holidays, everyone! I’ve met so many terrific people through this site this past year and look forward to meeting many more. May those of you who spend your days protecting our data from data thieves find extra treats under the Christmas tree for all your hard work. And if you’re taking some time off…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Although PHIprivacy.net will continue posting over the next holiday week, I just wanted to take a minute to wish you and your families a happy and healthy holidays. Note that Santa’s x-ray wound up exposed on the web. I hope your personal health information is better protected than that! 🙂