Beyond the HIPAA Privacy Rule: Enhancing Privacy, Improving Health Through Research (Forensics Talk)

February 13, 2009

Beyond the HIPAA Privacy Rule: Enhancing Privacy, Improving Health Through Research

IOM: HIPAA is flawed. The Institutes of Medicine had determined that the current privacy regime in HIPAA hinders medical research, and they're proposing a new privacy regime, at least where medical research is involved. They do put their finger on the issue -- best privacy and best healthcare are diametrically opposed, and the problem is finding a good balance.

Feb 13, 2009 6:51:32 AM | Medical Blogs

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