As the federal government prepares to spend up to $27 billion in stimulus funds to promote electronic medical records, a health technology i

When must health providers tell patients that their personal information was breached? Rule pending.

The federal government is paying physicians billions to adopt electronic health records, but doctors still aren't sure they want the cash

Privacy groups say clearer rules are needed for online, patient-controlled health records, but an HHS study of the issue is 18 months late

Congress gave state attorneys general authority to pursue HIPAA privacy and security breaches, but not much has happened

Officials hope millions will put their medical records online

Health industry regulators limit when patients must learn of a breach

Hospital’s success with electronic records raises hope and caution

Sensitive questions arise about access to online medical data

Panel seeks centralized data on hazards related to digital systems