This content discusses the increased focus on patient privacy in healthcare IT due to the Department of Health and Human Services proposing new rules to strengthen existing laws. The proposed rules aim to expand individuals’ rights to access their information and restrict certain disclosures of protected health information. The rule was published in the Federal Register, with public comments due by September 13. A final rule is expected in late fall.
Tariff support for health IT launched in South Korea following Trump’s tariff and more briefs
The South Korean government has launched a tariff support center to assist medical device companies with trade challenges, particularly related to U.S. tariffs. Meanwhile, Johnson