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.
No evidence yet of personal data breach — Premier – The Royal Gazette
An investigation into a recent cyberattack on government computer systems in Bermuda has found no evidence of unauthorized access to personal information. Premier David Burt
