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A Condom Versus The Philippine Aids Prevention And Control Act Of 1998: Which Has Holes Leaving Filipinos Unprotected?, David M. Iseminger
A Condom Versus The Philippine Aids Prevention And Control Act Of 1998: Which Has Holes Leaving Filipinos Unprotected?, David M. Iseminger
Washington International Law Journal
In 1998, the Philippine legislature passed pioneering HIV/AIDS legislation in Southeast Asia called the AIDS Prevention and Control Act (“APCA” or “Act”). This comprehensive legislation sought, in part, to ensure access to health care information and to stop the spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS. Regulations were promulgated by the Philippine National AIDS Council in 1999 to implement the Act. APCA effectively addresses several important HIV/AIDS issues, including prohibiting discrimination and mandatory HIV testing, while ensuring access to basic health care. However, both the regulations and the Act fail to ensure that all scientifically accurate information regarding HIV/AIDS prevention reaches Filipinos. …
Electronic Health Records: Interoperability Challenges Patients' Right To Privacy, Laura Dunlop
Electronic Health Records: Interoperability Challenges Patients' Right To Privacy, Laura Dunlop
Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts
President George W. Bush's administration has outlined initial necessary steps to transform the healthcare delivery system through adoption of interoperable electronic health records ("EHRs") by the year 2014. This Article examines the nation's shift toward the use of EHR technology, which largely facilitates patient care by providing clinicians with the ability to review a more complete medical record at the time of treatment. Current legislation calls for financial support and technical standards. However, lawmakers neglect to fully address the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") and the need to expand its application and enforcement. In addition, healthcare provider Anti-Kickback …