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Hospitals mine patient records in search of customers - USA TODAY

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Hospitals mine patient records in search of customers USA TODAY While the strategies are increasing revenues, they are drawing fire from patient advocates and privacy groups who criticize the hospitals for using private medical records to pursue profits. Doug Heller, executive director of Consumer Watchdog, ... and more »

E-health stricken with privacy and software lurgies - iT News

E-health stricken with privacy and software lurgies iT News Lack of broad acceptance of the privacy aspects of the PCEHR is notable. The official policy is that participation in the scheme is up to the individual patient. PCEHR users will have the ability to control which parts of their health records are ... Fears over 'parasitic' e-health softwareThe Australian all 4 news articles »

Lawsuit: Debt collector broke patient privacy laws - CBS News

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Lawsuit: Debt collector broke patient privacy laws CBS News The lawsuit claims Accretive violated state and federal health privacy laws, and state debt collection and consumer protection laws. It seeks an order that would require Accretive to tell patients what information it has on them, what information it ... Debt collector broke patient privacy lawsBrainerd Daily Dispatch Minnesota accuses debt collector of breaking patient privacy lawsPioneer Press Attorney General's Office sues Accretive Health for patient privacy violationsDL-Online Mankato Free Press all 99 news articles »

NHS patient privacy: time to take action for the sake of Britain's health - Public Service

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NHS patient privacy: time to take action for the sake of Britain's health Public Service By Kurt Long Dramatic changes are taking place which mean that leaders in healthcare must rapidly become leaders in patient privacy. This is essential for the reputation of their organisations and the protection of patients and staff.

Patient Privacy Rights Foundation Welcomes New Board Members - MarketWatch (press release)

Patient Privacy Rights Foundation Welcomes New Board Members MarketWatch (press release) Five outstanding business and academic leaders join Deborah C. Peel MD and PPR as members of the board of directors AUSTIN, Texas, Jan 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Patient Privacy Rights (PPR) Foundation, the leading organization that defends Americans' ... and more »