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There are several federal and state laws that are designed to protect patient medical information. Violations of these laws can result in substantial fines and penalties.

The US Department of Health and Human Services provides questions and answers to the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s Right of Access. These FAQs directly affect healthcare practices

The US Department of Health and Human Services provides questions and answers to the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s Right of Access. These FAQs directly affect healthcare practices.

The HHS Office of Civil Rights has guidance on how and when covered entities should respond to a right of access request for the personal health information of a patient.

The Food and Drug Administration issues a press release that said, even though the pandemic is severe, patients should receive the mRNA vaccines in two properly timed doses.

AI in the healthcare industry almost by definition, requires constant access to patient information. Developers and covered health providers need to understand when and how HIPAA applies to their [...]

Doctors, medical practices, and health businesses in California need to be aware of the relevant federal and state laws that regulate their practice and industry – including those on the CHHS website.

The Department of Health and Human Services has created a list of frequently asked questions and answers about using telehealth during the COVID-19 emergency

The OCR of the DHHS announced a new online decision tool to help HIPAA covered entities understand protected health information compliance during the COVID-19 emergency

Interview with an expert in healthcare privacy and security, both on the federal side with HIPAA, and the state side, especially California law.