Topic
Patient Data
144 published works
Inside Class Actions
All but One Claim in Pathology Lab Data Breach Class Action Tossed on Motion to Dismiss
Only one claim survived dismissal in a recent putative class action lawsuit alleging that a pathology laboratory failed to safeguard patient data in a cyberattack. See Order Granting Motion to…
Covington Digital Health
NHS Data Partnerships Guide – unlocking the benefits of data partnerships
By Gabrielle Ohlsen, Joshua Gray
The NHS has issued guidance on effective data partnerships, this blog summarises key terms for parties looking to collaborate on data driven projects with the NHS.
Paul W. Mollica Federal Courts Blog
Seventh Circuit Contributes to Circuit Split About Whether a Breach of Contract Alone Is a Sufficient “Injury in Fact” for Article III Standing Purposes
In Dinerstein v. Google, LLC, No. 20-3134 (7th Cir. July 11, 2023), the Seventh Circuit is invited to decide whether a university hospital’s alleged disclosure of patient data to an…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Ontario Superior Court clarifies rule on access to patient records by custodians and agents
A doctor accessed the patient’s health records to defend a medical malpractice case against him
Healthcare Law Blog
Florida Bans Offshoring of Certain Patient Information
The Florida Legislature recently amended the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act (the “Act”) to prohibit certain health care providers utilizing certified electronic health record technologies from storing qualified electronic health records[1] outside…
PracticePanther Blog
HIPAA Compliance Checklist: How to Keep Your Law Firm Compliant
As legal professionals, lawyers hold a significant responsibility to uphold industry-specific regulations, especially those related to safeguarding clients’ sensitive information, such as medical records, and maintaining their privacy. The Health…
Health Law Rx
The FTC Sends Another Warning to Digital Healthcare Platforms About Use of Tracking Pixels
By Jordan Cohen, Elizabeth F. Hodge, Lauren Gandle
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to prioritize the protection of consumers' digital health information. The agency has demonstrated this commitment through enforcement actions against GoodRx and BetterHelp for sharing…
HealthBlawg
Shannon West, Chief Data Officer at Datavant, Giving Patients What They Want — Harlow on Healthcare
By David Harlow
Join me as I speak with Shannon West, Chief Data Officer at Datavant, which is moving from printing and mailing 70 million pages of medical records annually to secure online…
Covington Digital Health
<strong>HHS Proposes Changes to More Closely Align Part 2 and HIPAA</strong>
By Anna D. Kraus, Elizabeth Brim
On December 2, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), through the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”),…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
HHS Proposes Rule to Align Part 2 Records and HIPAA
On November 28, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule to modify the confidentiality protections of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) patient treatment records under 42 CFR…