Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the digital health sector, driving advances in patient engagement, diagnostics, and operational efficiency. However, for Privacy Officers, AI’s integration into digital health...more
5/9/2025
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Bias ,
Compliance ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Digital Health ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
PHI ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
The New York Health Information Privacy Act (NYHIPA), if enacted, could create a chilling effect on patient access and engagement to readily available digital health care services relied upon by New Yorkers. Digital health...more
1/24/2025
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Data Privacy ,
Digital Health ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Mental Health ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Privacy Laws
The amendments to the HIPAA Privacy Rule designed to protect reproductive health care information (Amendments) are under legal challenge as the compliance date quickly approaches.
As discussed in more detail in our...more
12/20/2024
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Compliance ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ,
Enforcement ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HIPAA Privacy Rule ,
Medical Records ,
New Amendments ,
Privacy Laws ,
Reproductive Healthcare Issues ,
SCOTUS
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to revolutionize health care. In oncology, there are now opportunities to apply AI to support diagnostics, predictive analytics, and administrative functions.
This hot topic was...more
9/26/2024
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Best Practices ,
Compliance ,
Contract Terms ,
Due Diligence ,
Governance Standards ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Information Security ,
Insurance Industry ,
Machine Learning ,
Medical Devices ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Reimbursements
Pixels, cookies, and trackers continue to be front of mind for HIPAA regulated entities seeking clarity on their ability to advertise, market, and engage with existing and prospective patients. On March 18, 2024, the U.S....more
3/21/2024
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Data Security ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Health Information Technologies ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Innovative Technology ,
Privacy Laws ,
Tracking Systems ,
Web Tracking ,
Websites
Recognizing the evolving landscape of care delivery and growth of telehealth, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a resource guide aimed at assisting telehealth providers in explaining the privacy...more