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Cerebral Admits HIPAA Breach, Reports Leak of Data On 3.1 Million Users

Healthcare IT Today

Its leaders found that the tracking technology used to mine user data had disclosed information to third parties and subcontractors. Cerebral’s investigation concluded that the data might be considered protected health information and that it had failed to make sure that these third parties met HIPAA requirements for protecting PHI.

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Bonus Features – September 25, 2022 – More than 90% of patients prefer providers who offer telemedicine, Sequoia Project releases info blocking resources, and more

Healthcare IT Today

The Sequoia Project released several resources to help organizations comply with the information blocking requirements of the 21st Century CURES Act. Study results point to the potential for digital health apps to bridge health inequity gaps. Conversational AI company Lifelink Systems named Justin Mardjuki as COO.

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The Federal Trade Commission Accuses GoodRx Of Multiple Data Sharing Fails, Demands It Pay $1.5 Million Fine and Make Reforms

Healthcare IT Today

The company, which is based in California, operates a digital health platform offering prescription drug discounts, telehealth visits and other health services. For example, the company displayed a seal at the bottom of its telehealth services homepage which falsely suggested that it complied with HIPAA.

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Digital Transformation Relies on Data Center Storage

Healthcare IT Today

Established interoperability standards will facilitate health information and data sharing across outsourced platforms. However, an unforeseen challenge as facilities undergo digital advancements is increased demand for data capacity to support the increase in technology usage.

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Self-sovereign identity (SSI) - the future of Health Data?

Lloyd Price

Improved compliance with regulations: SSI facilitates easier compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA by enabling patients to manage their data consent and access logs efficiently. This empowers them to manage their health information and participate actively in their care decisions.

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Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and more

Healthcare IT Today

A survey of digital health investors from GSR Ventures found that ROI and clinical validation will be the greatest markers of success in 2023 , with 94% deeming ROI “important” or “very important” and 79% saying the same of clinical evidence and trials. Caregiver service provider Avanlee Care was named to Inc.

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Bonus Features – July 31, 2022 – House passes bill to extend telehealth flexibility to 2024, only 60% of practices hit their 2021 revenue goal, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Virtual cardiology care company Heartbeat Health is working with Caption Health , which applies AI to heart ultrasounds, to make scans and follow-up appointments available via telehealth. Preventive care delivery platform Fullscript has joined the athenahealth Marketplace app store.