The federal law known as HIPAA protects patient privacy — some advocates say it can also shut out family members trying to help relatives experiencing mental-health crises. A mother in Michigan faced ...

42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2) Final Rule: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule updating privacy protections for substance use disorder (SUD) records created by an SUD ...

Four U.S. lawmakers - including the chair of the Senate health, education, labor and pensions committee - are taking another ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere you look now, boasting an ability to streamline workflow and boost efficiency—and the health care ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming healthcare. Hospitals and health systems are exploring AI to ...

Vanta reports many organizations faced HIPAA violations this year, often from staff errors and vendor oversight, highlighting ...

Almost half the US states have passed comprehensive consumer data privacy protections that go beyond federal health privacy rules, known as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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August 20, 2025 - Demand for GLP-1 agonists, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, exploded in 2024 and shows no signs of slowing in 2025. It is forecasted that the U.S. market will top $30 billion by ...

Just imagine entering a hospital and being sure that your most confidential health data is secured- no leakage, no embarrassing social media posts, no incorrectly filed papers. That peace of mind does ...

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A Texas federal judge late Wednesday overturned a Biden administration rule designed to keep prosecutors from getting the medical records of patients seeking legal abortions or gender-affirming care ...