Things change quickly in our industry. The following third party links provide additional resources to help you stay abreast of nationwide trends and happenings:

Genetic Discrimination Ban Clears House; Senate OK Expected
Wired - 4-26-07
http://www.wired.com/medtech/genetics/news/2007/04/gene_act

To Report or Not To Report? Colleges in Bind on Mentally Ill
ABC News - 4-21-07
http://www.abcnews.go.com/WNT/VATech/story?id=3064477&page=1

Better check your account after checkout
Oakland Tribune - 4-21-07
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_5721335

Colleges bound by privacy law, medical ethics
Baltimore Sun - 4-18-07
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nationworld/bal-colleges0418,0,6458332.story?coll=bal-nationworld-headlines

Confidentiality, privacy of personal health information is critical to acceptance of NHIN
eMaxHealth - 4-17-07
http://www.emaxhealth.com/34/11170.html

CMS allows more time for health care ID numbers
Colorado Springs Business Journal - 4-13-07
http://www.thepbj.com/story.cfm?ID=10482

HIPAA Notice Deadline Nears
HR.BLR.com - 4-11-07
http://hr.blr.com/news.aspx?id=75719

Accident Information Released: Federal, State Privacy Laws Weighed In Decision
Fire Fighting News - 4-10-07
http://www.firefightingnews.com/article-US.cfm?articleID=28822

Keeping it private: Tips on ensuring that your health information remains confidential
The Southern - 4-10-07
http://www.southernillinoisan.com/articles/2007/04/10/lifestyles/mind_and_body/19891774.txt

Medical I.D. Theft
WKBT - 4-9-07
http://wkbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=6345351

This week is Health Information Privacy and Security Week
Jefferson News Tribune - 4-9-07
http://newstribune.com/articles/2007/04/09/community/266commnews07.txt

Disclaimer
DWT is not responsible for any of the material contained on any of these sites and DWT does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, legality or reliability of any third party site.

return to Advisory Bulletins main page