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Informed consent and protecting patient autonomy
Informed consent is more than a procedural formality; it protects patient autonomy on a deeper, almost philosophical level. Informed consent has...
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What is DevSecOps?
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 23, 2024 3:00:34 PM
DevSecOps, or development, security, and operations revolves around integrating security practices into the entirety of the software development...
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The future of AI regulation
In December 2024, a bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence released a final report urging Congress to prioritize existing laws over...
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The impact of judicial interpretation on data privacy
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 20, 2024 11:15:07 AM
Although HIPAA outlines clear rules, courts have often had to step in to interpret its meaning and adapt it to modern challenges. Judges are called...
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Fighting AI data manipulation in health apps
Health apps have revolutionized personal healthcare, helping millions to manage their fitness and medical routines. Yet, as these tools become...
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What is XDR?
Farah Amod: Dec 20, 2024 6:41:58 AM
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, organizations are turning to advanced tools to protect sensitive data and maintain seamless operations....
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When HIPAA doesn’t apply in emergency care
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996was created to safeguard patients’ protected health information (PHI). Two decades...
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What is the Data Transfer Project?
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 18, 2024 2:58:12 PM
The Data Transfer Project (DTP) is an open-source initiative facilitating data portability between online services. Through data portability, users...
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How healthcare analytics is changing patient care
Farah Amod: Dec 18, 2024 3:25:22 AM
Healthcare analytics is making a real difference in patient care. Instead of focusing on how much care is provided, it’s now about improving results...
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Social media HIPAA violation series: Infant photo
Farah Amod: Dec 17, 2024 3:32:21 AM
A photo of a baby shared online by a MUSC Health employee without parental consent illustrated ongoing issues with HIPAA compliance and social media...
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How data portability combats vendor lock-ins
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 17, 2024 3:22:59 AM
Data portability is the idea that organizations can transfer their data seamlessly between different platforms or applications. The concept is put in...
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Social media HIPAA violation series: Online reviews
Farah Amod: Dec 16, 2024 4:56:08 PM
A New Jersey psychiatric practice faced a $30,000 settlement after disclosing patient information in responses to online reviews.
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What is patient-generated health data?
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 16, 2024 4:44:24 PM
Patient-generated health data (PGHD) allows patients to participate in their health management by reporting data related to their well-being or...