While more pharma companies launch DTC platforms, states, not the federal government, are providing guardrails to protect ...

More than 75 health systems sent a letter to federal officials calling for stronger oversight of nationwide data sharing networks, flagging issues with "bad actors" gaining access to patients' medical ...

In one project, protected health information was shared with non-VA investigators without proper approval, a new report states.

As more consumers order up lab tests and genetic screenings, experts say it could impact insurance, loans, and employment decisions.

Electronic health record giant Epic and a group of healthcare providers are suing health information network Health Gorilla ...

It can be difficult to effectively document sensitive health information of pediatric patients and older adults whose family members have access to their patient portals without violating the ...

A lawsuit filed by electronic health record giant Epic could encourage reforms to a problematic system, where non-health ...

Handling sensitive patient data is a critical responsibility for organizations involved in clinical trials. To meet regulatory requirements, many rely on SDTM mapping—a process that converts raw ...

To mark Data Privacy Day, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) hosted a public event on ...

Mobile devices are everywhere, and most healthcare organizations are following the trend and adopting mobile devices at the point of care. In particular, clinicians at hospitals and healthcare ...

Healthcare organizations that create, receive, or maintain substance use disorder (SUD) records, which are referred to as Part 2 programs and ...

Thousands of Georgia residents who sought medical treatment expecting confidentiality may soon find their names, contact ...