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Re: medical records
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 16 Apr 2001 10:47:13 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> If this is the same act a read about a while ago, I think you'll have to
> give your consent before your data may be used:
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> http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/computing/01/02/medical.privacy.debate.idg/index.html
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> Under the rules, health care organizations would need to have patients sign
> a one-time consent agreement allowing their health data to be shared for
> billing and treatment purposes. Patients must also be given detailed written
> information about their privacy rights and be informed of any planned use of
> their personal information. Failure to comply with the regulations could
> result in civil fines or criminal charges against those who sell health
> information.
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Thanks for the cite... two points. It's a one-time blanket consent (who's
not going to consent if the alternative is no treatment?), and this is the
standard that applies to orgs, not to the government. The government is
exempt from it and can do what it wants with all info collected whether you
consent or not.
> The main problem with the legislation, as reported by CNN, is the extra work
> health care professionals will have to undertake to ensure your privacy is
> maintained.
I'm not surprised that CNN feels that way.
++Lar
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| If this is the same act a read about a while ago, I think you'll have to give your consent before your data may be used: (URL) the rules, health care organizations would need to have patients sign a one-time consent agreement allowing their health (...) (24 years ago, 16-Apr-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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