Confidentiality of Patient Records
Witnesses testified about proposed legislation to protect the privacy of individually identifiable health information maintained or transmit… read more
Witnesses testified about proposed legislation to protect the privacy of individually identifiable health information maintained or transmitted electronically. They focused on the need for federal legislation to protect patient privacy. They also voiced concerns about the extent to which patient information can be used for public health concerns with out the individual’s consent. close
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Margaret "Peggy" A. Hamburg M.D. Assistant Secretary (Former) Department of Health and Human Services->Planning and Evaluation
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