Privacy & security perspectives: Interoperability, prospects for HIPAA refresh, more

Healthcare IT News has interviewed healthcare attorney Helen Oscislawski and CEO of ComplyAssistant Gerry Blass to discuss the challenges of sharing patient data while maintaining privacy and security. Oscislawski emphasizes that access to patient data should only be given to legally authorized individuals with a permissible purpose, and Blass highlights the need for proper agreements, controls, and compliance measures to protect patient information. Both experts stress the importance of understanding the details of HIPAA and interoperability rules to find a balance.