[ Friday, April 11, 2003 ]
A group of privacy advocates has just filed a
court case seeking to stop implementation of the Privacy provisions of HIPAA. They complain that HIPAA is unconstitutional because it eliminates the right to privacy of one's medical records. Hmmm, I thought HIPAA was all about
securing privacy. What do I know?
Also, that stupid "STOHP" act has been
filed (re-filed?). Congressmen Waxman and Dingell want to restore the consent requirement that HHS wisely removed from the privacy regulations back in 2002. As you might recall, the consent requirement would prevent a specialist from reviewing a patient chart, and would prevent a pharmacist from filling a prescription, until the patient actually showed up at the office or pharmacy and signed a consent form.
Jeff [5:28 PM]
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