In May 2021, the Information Blocking rule became effective in the U.S., forbidding “actors” from interfering with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health
As many health tech companies are realizing, the regulatory landscape around them is complex and constantly shifting. Previously, companies had to seek guidance from siloed,
COVID-19 may have stalled a lot of governmental work over the past two years, but regulations surrounding information blocking, interoperability, and health data privacy/patient access
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
