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3 Compelling Reasons — Beyond the Law — to Expand Consumer Access to Personal Records

HIT Consultant

Healthcare is no exception. Our industry has undergone several iterations of consumer data protection rules — starting in 1996 with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA ). About Tom Liddell Tom is a Managing Partner for Harmony Healthcare IT , serving as Chief Executive Officer.

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July 2022 Semi-Annual Health IT Market Review

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The Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act would amend HIPAA and the Affordable Care Act to allow employers to offer standalone telehealth service programs – not unlike dental and vision plans – in addition to existing health insurance plans. 3M is said to consider sale of its healthcare IT division. Q2 HEADLINES.