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PPV: Presidential election casts uncertainty on HIPAA
EHR Connection, August 11, 2008
The presidential election is still months away, and presumptive nominees John McCain and Barack Obama have only begun articulating substantive policy positions. But one thing is clear: HIPAA is at a turning point.
The next president will encounter trends indicative of a desire for greater privacy and security of health information. Covered entities will likely face an enforcement shift and significant legislative action, regardless of who next occupies the Oval Office.
Predicting the effect of a McCain or Obama presidency on healthcare providers is difficult. Both candidates have been vague regarding their commitment to health information technology (HIT) and have expressed the belief that HIT adoption will help fuel cost savings in their respective healthcare plans.
Click here to learn more about how the next administration might address HIPAA enforcement and EHR implementation.
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