The recent bankruptcy filing of 23andMe, a front-runner in direct-to-consumer genetic testing, has sparked a wave of concerns regarding the privacy and security of sensitive genetic data from over 15 million customers. This development has shone a light on the implications of corporate financial
Telemedicine has dramatically transformed healthcare delivery, an evolution accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, in the post-pandemic era, the legal landscape of telemedicine continues to evolve rapidly, necessitating a thorough understanding of current trends, challenges, and solutions
The introduction of new cybersecurity rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has generated considerable discussion within the healthcare sector, particularly among small practices. In response to increasing cyber threats, the US Department of Health and Human
The article explores the dynamic integration of electronic health record (EHR) systems within U.S. federal institutions, notably the Veterans Administration (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD). This article sheds light on the contrasting experiences of these two agencies in implementing EHR
The healthcare industry faces an escalating threat as hackers target electronic health records (EHRs) to steal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration numbers of physicians. This unauthorized access facilitates the creation and distribution of numerous fraudulent prescriptions, posing
The unearthing of sensitive medical data at a Belgian flea market has exposed a severe data protection failure, shaking the foundations of data security practices in the Netherlands. This alarming situation came to light when Robert Polet, a tech-savvy individual from Breda, Netherlands, discovered
