On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a reorganization that emphasizes artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data, and technology. Specifically, this involves moving technology and data policy and strategy functions from the Office of the Assistant Secretary… Read More ›
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Government’s Appeal is Dismissed in Case concerning the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by Health Care Providers
On September 4, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed the federal government’s appeal in the case brought by the American Hospital Association (AHA) concerning the use of third-party online tracking technologies by health care providers… Read More ›
FTC Amends Health Breach Notification Rule Seeking to Address Gaps in Coverage for Emerging Health Technologies
On April 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it had finalized amendments to its Health Breach Notification Rule (“HBNR” or “Rule”). The Rule requires vendors of personal health records (“PHRs”) and related entities not subject to HIPAA… Read More ›
HHS provides legal position on the use of Tracking Technologies on Public Facing Webpages of Hospitals in AHA Suit
On March 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided their legal position concerning the use of tracking technologies on hospital and other healthcare provider websites and apps in the legal action brought by the American… Read More ›