OCR has new guidance for patient privacy and PHI, following Dobbs ruling

The Supreme Court’s seismic ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has led to upheaval and confusion for

nationwide – not least when it comes to matters of patient privacy, and providers’ responsibilities around data protection.

 

On Thursday the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance intended to help clarify some key considerations for…