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Common Framework for Networked Personal Health Information: CP1- Policy Overview
Publication Date: June 2008
Publisher(s): John and Mary R. Markle Foundation. Connecting for Health
Funder(s): John and Mary R. Markle Foundation
Funder(s): John and Mary R. Markle Foundation
Series: Common Framework for Networked Personal Health Information
Special Collection: John and Mary R. Markle Foundation
Topic: Health (Health services administration)
Law and ethics (Health law)
Media, telecommunications, and information (Information policy)
Keywords: Technology Policy; Health Information Technology; Personal Health Record (PHR)
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Describes the policy landscape, including how the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as well as state and contract laws apply to emerging consumer data streams. Explains unregulated and regulated areas of the current environment, and argues for a voluntary common framework of policies.