Why U.S. health care cybersecurity laws are better at protecting a corpse's privacy than patients' lives – STAT

The U.S. healthcare cybersecurity laws currently provide more protection to a dead person’s privacy than to living patients. These laws inhibit communication between physicians because of stringent protocols, thus stunting life-saving quick responses during emergencies. Consequently, the healthcare system needs updated laws that strike the right balance between privacy and life-saving needs.