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Cybersecurity attack against Amazon-owned online pharmacy PillPack exposed user health data

Fierce Healthcare

Cybersecurity attack against Amazon-owned online pharmacy PillPack exposed user health data aburky Fri, 05/19/2023 - 16:16

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Report confirms racial disparities in patient access to their health data

Healthcare It News

Information-blocking rules now in effect have expanded the variety and types of data healthcare organizations are subject to under the 21st Century Cures Act, and there are still a lot of misconceptions about requirements and how to comply. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. ON THE RECORD. Email: afox@himss.org.

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FTC slaps GoodRx with $1.5M fine for sharing users' health data with Facebook, Google

Fierce Healthcare

fine for sharing users' health data with Facebook, Google aburky Wed, 02/01/2023 - 15:28 FTC slaps GoodRx with $1.5M

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DC Health Link hack exposed health data on legislators: media reports

Fierce Healthcare

DC Health Link hack exposed health data on legislators: media reports pminemyer Thu, 03/09/2023 - 11:07

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New Incentive Program for Exchanging Public Health Data Launches

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – eHealth Exchange , a health information exchange network, is offering an incentive program to encourage early adoption of public health data sharing. Reduced Costs: Efficient data exchange can help public health agencies operate more efficiently and allocate resources more effectively.

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HIMSS24: Healthcare continues to make gains in data exchange with 49% jump in electronic prior authorization

Fierce Healthcare

ORLANDO, Florida—The industry continues to make substantial gains in health data exchange and interoperability, according to new data released by health information network Surescripts.

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The International Weaponization of Health Data

Bill Of Health

International collaboration through the sharing of health data is crucial for advancing human health. The Rise of Big Data in Healthcare. And even greater potential is unlocked when data can be pooled (and accessed) from around the world. citizens’ health data with China. By Matthew Chun.