To be successful, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs require individually identifiable information about children to be shared among people who are responsible for screening, diagnosis, early intervention, family support, and medical home services. Pediatricians and other stakeholders in the EHDI process often point to federal laws that were passed to ensure privacy and [...]
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Patients Question HIPAA Provision That Allows Use Of Patient Data For Fundraising
The federal law known as HIPAA that is meant to protect the privacy of patients “specifically allows medical centers to use patient information for fundraising activities,” The Seattle Times reports. “Information about diagnosis or treatment is off-limits, but federal and state laws allow hospitals, in most cases, to use a patient’s name, address, contact information, [...]