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There are many reasons that health data privacy continues to be a huge issue. At a recent Capitol Hill briefing, problems with health data security and potential solutions were the main topics of discussion. This month’s exclusive details the latest updates on this critical issue.
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Health IT Updates From Capitol Hill
By Adrienne Morrell and Lori Long
HIM professionals are protectors of patient privacy and sit at the intersection of regulation and data exchange. As health privacy stakeholders work to reform the state-by-state patchwork of privacy rules and transition to national privacy policies, they have identified third-party directives as an important regulatory loophole to close. This article summarizes a recent Capitol Hill briefing regarding health information privacy regulations.
Administrative transitions frequently usher in significant national policy changes. The first half of 2025, in particular, has seen an unprecedented number of shifts in health care policies and practices. Among these pivotal adjustments are proposed revisions to our nation's health data privacy laws, directly impacting health information and compliance professionals.
The new administration is actively engaging privacy stakeholders to reevaluate existing frameworks and address processes that are no longer effective amid rapid changes and advancements in health IT. MRO participates in these national conversations, providing input on proposed changes and areas for rescission. Our recent contribution at the Healthcare Trust Institute (HTI) Capitol Hill briefing offered valuable insights into the future of patient privacy law. Here is a summary of key takeaways:
Five Insights From Capitol Hill
HTI is an alliance of health care organizations committed to effective privacy and security protections for health information. Members include companies, provider organizations, health plans, and others promoting the need for a strong national privacy standard vs the state-by-state patchwork of health data privacy laws that exist today.
The nation’s current privacy patchwork is outdated and unsustainable in today’s digital data ecosystem. Privacy and security rules, such as HIPAA and HITECH, were not designed to adequately safeguard the digital systems, electronic exchange, and technology advancements we have today. Furthermore, since states’ rules lack harmonization, health care provider organizations must implement increasingly complex and costly privacy and security compliance practices.
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HL7 Launches AI Office
Health Level Seven International recently launched its AI Office to establish foundational standards for trustworthy health care AI, TechTarget reports.
Mayo Clinic Launches AI-Assisted Virtual Care Collaboration
Working with hellocare.ai, Mayo Clinic will codevelop ambient AI to reduce clinician workload and improve patient care, reports Healthcare IT News. |
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Suki to Integrate Ambient AI With MEDITECH Expanse
According to BusinessWire, Suki Assistant will integrate into MEDITECH’s Expanse Now mobile app, expanding on their partnership. This new venture will broaden AI support to a wider range of health care professionals.
Envisioning the Future of Health Informatics and Digital Health Ebook
This open-access ebook presents papers from the International Conference on Informatics, Management, and Technology in Healthcare held in December 2024. The publication contains 110 full and short papers covering health informatics and digital health, imaging and sensor technologies, and biomedical equipment. Learn more » |
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