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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 …
Follow That Car! Legal Issues Arising From Installation Of Tracking Devices In Leased Consumer Goods And Equipment, Leah Altaras
Follow That Car! Legal Issues Arising From Installation Of Tracking Devices In Leased Consumer Goods And Equipment, Leah Altaras
Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts
Recent court cases in Connecticut and California have challenged the commercial use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for tracking and gathering data about consumers. Specifically, these cases focused on the terms and disclosures contained in automobile rental contracts relating to the use of GPS to monitor the driving patterns of rental car drivers. In response to concerns about consumer privacy, several states have also enacted legislation that addresses the use of tracking technology in the rental car market. This Article examines recent litigation concerning the use of GPS in rental cars and related legislative efforts. Although recent legislation and litigation …