Patient Data Posted Online in Major Breach of Privacy

September 8th, 2011
Stanford medical breach shows just what experts have been saying for a while: privacy standards are insufficient in electronic health records today.

Open-Source Health Care Software

September 1st, 2011
Open-Source Health Care Software

Re: Top 100 – Under Their Influence

August 22nd, 2011
Privacy and PPR are highlighted in article on the Top 100 Most Influential in Healthcare.

PPR Makes the List: 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare

August 22nd, 2011
Dr. Deborah Peel, PPR Founder and Chair, represents patients and privacy on this prestigious list.

Re: HIPAA Auditor Involved in Own Data Breach

August 8th, 2011
U.S. Gave $9.2M Contract AFTER Breach Was Reported to NJ Healthcare System

The road to electronic health records is lined with data thieves

August 5th, 2011
The point: current data security and privacy are totally inadequate.

Putting Data In The Cloud? Retain Control

July 28th, 2011
Security researcher warns many companies are trading catastrophic problems for gains in efficiency

Your Health Information Isn’t Secure But Don’t Blame EHRs

July 8th, 2011
Those consent forms you sign at the doctor’s office… yeah, you should pay attention to the fine print. You may be giving permission to...

Resolution of Disapproval in Supreme Court Decision in Sorrell v. IMS Health Case

July 8th, 2011
Lawmaker, author of health privacy protections in economic recovery act, declares privacy rights of doctors, patients should trump commercial interests

Baby’s death spotlights safety risks linked to computerized systems

June 27th, 2011
This is the tip of the iceberg on the many risks of electronic health records that must be addressed as billions of stimulus dollars...