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Opinion: The staggering financial burden of a proposed HIPAA rule

STAT

health care system is facing a new and costly threat that will affect patient care and ultimately may lead to hospital closures : paying for and processing a torrent of medical record requests. The already beleaguered U.S.

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STAT+: Federal judge rules in favor of hospital lobby in privacy lawsuit

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A federal judge has sided with a powerful hospital lobby in a legal battle with regulators over hospitals’ use of third-party website trackers to gather details about visitors’ online behavior. North Texas U.S. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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STAT+: Health care providers form a united front against stricter patient privacy rules

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After yet another record year for health data breaches, updated federal security rules to protect patient information are on the table in 2025. “It does raise significant issues about whether small practices and small institutions can effectively protect patient privacy in the new age we’re living in.

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STAT+: Google strikes deal with Mayo Clinic to comb patient records using generative AI

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The technology is designed to function like a super-charged Google search for health records, allowing hospitals to find and link information about patients to improve care and research.

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STAT+: ‘No data more personal’: Patients, digital health players weigh in on the FTC’s data privacy plan

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“The FTC is seeking to put developers of these kind of apps on notice that they, too, have responsibilities to protect health data,” said Angie Matney, counsel focused on data privacy at the law firm Reed Smith.

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5 HIPAA Compliance Tips For Healthcare Professionals

Pharma Mirror

Healthcare professionals who comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) will benefit by removing the risk of breaching the HIPAA rules. They will also benefit from the continued business they’ll get from hospitals that require compliant professionals. Their patients would feel secure with them.

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The Hidden Risks in RPM Billing: What Every US Healthcare Practice Should Know in 2025

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RPM delivers proven clinical benefits: reducing hospital admissions by 38% and ER visits by 51% , with patient satisfaction exceeding 90%. Data Security: HIPAA-compliant, with robust privacy protocols. Key Qualities to Demand: Compliance Mastery : Up-to-date knowledge of CMS and OIG rules ; transparent, audit-ready billing.