The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is advocating for two proposed bills in Congress that could address the opioid epidemic by allowing physicians to access patients’ addiction treatment information. AHIMA is urging support for H.R.3545 and S.1850, which would modernize privacy protocols and enable better information sharing in a secure and appropriate manner. AHIMA is also asking Congress to lift the ban on creating a system for patient identification to ensure accurate patient matching.
850,000 individuals impacted by Globe Life ransomware incident
Globe Life, an insurance company, has experienced a ransomware attack impacting around 850,000 people. The attack has led to potential compromise of personal data and
