Health data privacy is governed by more than just HIPAA. Just like tech, this legal area of health-data privacy and data access is undergoing rapid
The average cost of a data breach for U.S. health care companies is $6.45 million (or $429 per individual record), surpassing the global all-industry average.
From a practical standpoint, the Security Rule is probably the most relevant section of HIPAA for health tech companies. The Security Rule operationalizes much of
HIPAA is the cornerstone of safely sharing health data in the U.S. Policy experts love to point out that the “P” in HIPAA stands for
The global COVID-19 pandemic has driven health care more into the virtual world at an unprecedented and historic pace, and the need to protect digital
If your company collects, stores, or exchanges health data, it is crucial that you understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA can
Last month Virginia joined California as the second U.S. state to enact comprehensive data privacy legislation—the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA). States are moving
When should American Health Tech companies conform to non–US laws? When your business collects data from individuals outside of the US: In the case of
HIPAA has been a brick wall for data access for health companies. Legitimate? Yes, we always want to protect health data. But we also want
As health tech companies solidify their budgets and agendas amidst the continued pandemic, they should consider these prominent health regulatory changes expected in 2021:
