Washington State Health Care Privacy Laws

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Protecting Washingtonians’ Personal Health Data and Privacy

(1 days ago) WebWashington is a national leader in protecting the privacy of consumer health decisions and health data. In 2023, Attorney General Bob Ferguson requested legislation to significantly expand privacy protections for personal health data. The Washington My Health My …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/protecting-washingtonians-personal-health-data-and-privacy

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WA Comprehensive Health Privacy Law - National Law Review

(6 days ago) WebOn April 27, 2023, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed the My Health My Data Act into law, making Washington the first state to establish a …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/washington-becomes-first-state-enact-comprehensive-health-privacy-law

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New Washington Law Has Broad Implications For Protecting …

(8 days ago) WebOn April 27, 2023, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the My Health My Data Act (the "Act"), which will regulate the collection, use, and disclosure of "consumer …

https://www.dwt.com/blogs/privacy--security-law-blog/2023/04/washington-inslee-health-data-privacy

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Going Beyond HIPAA - Washington Health Privacy Law …

(3 days ago) WebThe Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) has long been described as the floor for health care privacy laws and that states and regulators are free to enact more restrictive …

https://privacylaw.proskauer.com/2023/05/articles/hipaa-1/going-beyond-hipaa-washington-health-privacy-law-enacted-broad-reach-amorphous-scope-big-litigation-risk/

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Washington state passes My Health My Data Act DLA Piper

(3 days ago) WebOn April 17, 2023, Washington state lawmakers passed the My Health My Data Act, which significantly expands privacy protections for Washington consumers' health data and …

https://www.dlapiper.com/en/insights/publications/2023/04/washington-state-passes-my-health-my-data-act

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Washington Confidentiality Toolkit for Providers (HCA 60-0077)

(8 days ago) WebConfidentiality is considered to enhance open and honest communication between patients and their providers. The primary source for confidentiality and the requirements for the …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/billers-and-providers/60-0077-washington-confidentiality-toolkit-providers.pdf

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Governor Inslee Signs WA My Health, My Data Act into …

(5 days ago) WebApril 27, 2023. OLYMPIA – House Democrats joined Governor Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson in Seattle this morning for the signing of a package of legislation focused on reproductive and healthcare …

https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/slatter/2023/04/27/governor-inslee-signs-wa-my-health-my-data-act-into-law/

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Washington state on track to pass broad-based health …

(6 days ago) WebJennifer Bryant IAPP Staff Contributor. Washington is poised to pass legislation that would implement substantive changes to consumer health data protections in the state, and potentially beyond. …

https://iapp.org/news/a/washington-on-track-to-pass-health-data-privacy-law/

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Notice of privacy practices Washington State Health Care Authority

(7 days ago) WebWhat is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), provides privacy protections for protected health information (PHI). The Health Care Authority …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/notice-privacy-practices

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Washington State Passes Novel Healthcare Data Privacy Law

(2 days ago) WebThe act adds to several laws that provide healthcare-data privacy for Washingtonians. On April 27, 2023, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee signed the …

https://www.duanemorris.com/alerts/washington_state_passes_novel_healthcare_data_privacy_law_0523.html

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Washington State Imposes Far-Reaching Privacy Obligations for …

(2 days ago) WebThe Washington My Health My Data Act (the MHMD Act) was signed into law on April 27, 2023, creating new restrictions on the collection and disclosure of …

https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2023/05/washington-state-imposes-far-reaching-privacy-obligations

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Expansive Health Data Privacy Law for Washington State

(6 days ago) WebGetty Images. On Monday, 17 April, the Washington State Legislature passed the My Health My Data Act. The bill, HB 1155, currently sitting on Governor Jay …

https://spectrum.ieee.org/strict-health-data-privacy-law

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AG Ferguson, Rep. Slatter, Sen. Dhingra propose - Washington …

(Just Now) WebLegislation will protect Washingtonians’ most sensitive health data — including data on reproductive and gender-affirming care — in wake of Dobbs decision …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-ferguson-rep-slatter-sen-dhingra-propose-legislation-protect-washingtonians

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Washington’s My Health My Data Act - Kirkland & Ellis LLP

(4 days ago) WebAt a Glance. Washington state recently passed the My Health My Data Act (“MHMDA”) — a comprehensive data privacy law that goes beyond the scope of HIPAA …

https://www.kirkland.com/publications/kirkland-alert/2023/05/washingtons-my-health-my-data-act

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Super-Stringent State Health Privacy Law May Spark Similar …

(8 days ago) WebThe nation’s most-stringent state law to protect personal health data begins to take effect on March 31, affecting countless companies that do business in …

https://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2024/03/13/super-stringent-state-health-privacy-law-may-spark-similar-statutes-elsewhere/

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Shield Law Washington State - Office of the Attorney General

(3 days ago) WebThe State’s Shield Law (ESHB 1469) requires the Attorney General’s Office to maintain a list of other state laws that impose criminal liability for the provision, receipt, attempted …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/shield-law

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Reproductive Healthcare Privacy Rule Brings New Requirements …

(5 days ago) WebIn the midst of an industry reeling from the Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil …

https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2024/05/reproductive-healthcare-privacy-rule-brings-new-requirements

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State Opioid Settlement Spending Decisions: Washington, DC

(9 days ago) WebChildren and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. Children’s Health. Maternal and Family Health. Emerging Topics. State Health System Cost Laws: 2020 …

https://nashp.org/state-tracker/state-opioid-settlement-spending-decisions/washington-dc/

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State of Florida et al. v. U.S. Department of Health and Human …

(1 days ago) WebPeople who fall in those categories have historically faced various difficulties accessing health care services and have faced worse health outcomes. O’Neill …

https://litigationtracker.law.georgetown.edu/litigation/state-of-florida-et-al-v-u-s-department-of-health-and-human-services-et-al/

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Office for Civil Rights Announces Final Rule to Strengthen …

(3 days ago) WebReproductive health care is provided by a person other than the Regulated Entities provided the ‘presumption’ applies as discussed below. The Final Rule …

https://www.beneschlaw.com/resources/office-for-civil-rights-announces-final-rule-to-strengthen-reproductive-health-care-privacy.html

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Abortion Bans Across the Country: Tracking Restrictions by State

(3 days ago) WebIn 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the state’s ban violates a federal law requiring emergency care for any patient, including abortions for pregnant …

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/us/abortion-laws-roe-v-wade.html

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Virginia Judge to Decide Whether State Law Considers Embryos as …

(1 days ago) WebMatthew Barakat. FILE - The Fairfax County, Va., Courthouse, is seen, Tuesday, March 7, 2023. A trial is underway in Virginia that will determine whether state …

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/virginia/articles/2024-05-09/virginia-judge-to-decide-whether-state-law-considers-embryos-as-property

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Virginia health officials launch ‘surveillance system’ for kids

(7 days ago) WebVirginia officials are instructing health care providers to start keeping track of “adverse events” involving children and teens being exposed to cannabis products. In an …

https://wtop.com/virginia/2024/05/virginia-health-officials-launch-surveillance-system-for-kids-sickened-by-cannabis/

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Florida: Doctors raise concern as 6-week abortion ban approaches …

(Just Now) WebBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant, went into effect …

https://apnews.com/article/florida-abortion-ban-9509a806453e1eab50d118aaecffa2f1

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Arizona votes to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban AP News

(2 days ago) WebThe vote to undo the 19th century law sent the bill to Democratic Gov. The Arizona Legislature has approved a repeal of a long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions. …

https://apnews.com/article/arizona-abortion-1864-ban-repeal-24578e546b69ca087e01034bcaf4aa01

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