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Blogging from BIO 2018: And on the Third Day… the Panel Discussed Privacy and Data Security

It took three days, but I finally found a panel at BIO 2018 that addressed the current challenges in privacy and security regarding health data.  This panel, Realizing the Potential of Clinical and Consumer Genomics, was focused on all the new genetic tests that are available (with more to come) and all the genetic data those tests are generating.  I was particularly impressed with the approach of Mindstrong Health to privacy and security,… More

Public Discussion on Confidentiality and Privacy Issues Related to Psychological Testing

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (“SAMHSA”), in close cooperation with the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), is conducting a study of the “Confidentiality and Privacy Issues Related to Psychological Testing Data.”  This study was specifically called for in section 13424 of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (“HITECH”) Act.

HIPAA’s Privacy Rule includes special protections relating to the use and disclosure of psychotherapy notes;… More