by David Harlow | Jan 12, 2016 |
A long time ago (in internet years), the original HIPAA regulations were promulgated. (The final Privacy Rule was published in 2000.) They’ve been tweaked and updated over the years, most notably in the “mega-reg” promulgated a few years back in...
by e-Patient Dave | Aug 17, 2015 |
Please see my long-overdue post contributing to the @GetOurHealthData movement, on their blog. The more I’ve thought about all the different issues around data transfer, meaningful use, APIs and everything, the more I’ve approached the inescapable...
by e-Patient Dave | Jun 15, 2015 |
Today (11:59pm ET) is the deadline for public comments on the proposed rollback of “Meaningful Use 2” regulations for patient access to their medical records. SPM feels that this is a major issue for enabling patient-provider partnerships; as SPM co-chair...
by e-Patient Dave | Apr 16, 2015 |
Several edits made, 1-2pm There is a movement underway – a movement for patient liberation and autonomy – and the empire is striking back, interfering with our efforts. We – the whole movement, not just SPM – need your help. If you’re in...
by David Harlow | May 1, 2014 |
The Heartbleed web security exploit was first publicized several weeks ago. In the time since then, numerous web-based services have let their users know (some more clearly than others) whether and how their data security was compromised by this OpenSSL flaw that has...
by Ileana Balcu | Apr 3, 2014 |
By Mark Branning and Brad Tritle Mark Branning is Principal at mdb Healthcare IT Solutions, Adjunct Professor at National University, a member of the HIMSS Connected Patient Committee and co-chair of the Connected Patient Community. Mr. Branning has spent 33 years...
by Susan Woods | Feb 23, 2014 |
What do you think should be included in a course in Consumer Health Informatics (CHI) in a graduate medical informatics program? I know a graduate curriculum begging for input from the most engaged and empowered consumers, patient advocates, and technology and health...
by Nick Dawson | Jan 23, 2014 |
This post originally appeared on NickDawson.net here. Spoiler alert: I’m not dying and there doesn’t appear to be anything major wrong with me. I know, you hate spoilers. But I thought I’d get that one out of there way. It makes the rest of this considerably...
by Nancy Finn | Jan 3, 2014 |
In 2014, the baby boomers (individuals born between 1946 and 1964) will turn 65 at a rate of nearly 10,000, individuals a day. Over the next five years 17 million baby boomers turn 65. That’s a lot of people retiring, joining the Medicare system developing chronic...
by Nick Dawson | Dec 19, 2013 |
The Society for Participatory Medicine, through its founders and mission, has a strong belief in the expertise of its patient members – many of whom identify as providers or journalists or have expertise in HIT, health economics and other areas. Patients, often...
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