Government & Policy

"It should not take a federal investigation before a HIPAA-covered entity provides patients, or their personal representatives, with access to their medical records," said OCR Director Lisa J. Pino.

With support from a range of federal agencies the University of Virginia Health System has worked with community hospitals and other healthcare organizations on virtual care.

It builds on Canteen Connect, an online support community for young cancer patients and their families.

The VA Office of Inspector General cites nearly 150 adverse events connected to a routing glitch, and says "insufficient mitigations" and "continued risk to patient safety" leave it with big concerns about the so-called "unknown queue."

Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute offers a case study in selecting and implementing information technology for the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model.

England's plan for a "digital revolution" in health and social care has been released, including the introduction of annual digital maturity assessments across the NHS.

Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, offers a deep dive into a variety of telehealth topics, including the ATA's CEO Advisory Group on Using Telehealth to Eliminate Disparities and Inequities.

The joint advisory from CISA, the FBI and the Treasury Department warns of state-sponsored cybercriminals using Maui malware to target hospitals and public health agencies.