Patient Privacy

The ONC Releases National Health IT Patient Safety Action & Surveillance Plan

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

Acknowledging that new health information technologies can create patient-safety risks, HHS’ health IT office invited healthcare providers, vendors and the public to comment on its recently issued national Health Information Technology Patient Safety Action & Surveillance Plan.“Just as health IT … Continue reading

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Perspectives On The Patient ID Debate

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

Imagine an identification number containing every iota of your health data – documenting every disease and ailment you’ve been treated for, every doctor you’ve seen – a number unique only to you. With such holistic data, the implications for improving … Continue reading

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ONC Pilot Focuses On Patients’ Privacy Concerns

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

In considering whether to participate in a health information exchange, patients want to know whether their clinical information will be shared with their insurance company and whether their more sensitive information, in addition to routine patient information, will be included. … Continue reading

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