HIM professionals are protectors of patient privacy and sit at the intersection of regulation and data exchange. As health privacy stakeholders work to reform the state-by-state patchwork of privacy rules and transition to national privacy policies, they have identified third-party directives as an important regulatory loophole to close. This article summarizes a recent Capitol Hill briefing regarding health information privacy regulations.
Administrative transitions frequently usher in significant national policy changes. The first half of 2025, in particular, has seen an unprecedented number of shifts in health care policies and practices. Among these pivotal adjustments are proposed revisions to our nation’s health data privacy laws, directly impacting health information and compliance professionals.
The new administration is actively engaging privacy stakeholders to reevaluate existing frameworks and address processes that are no longer effective amid rapid changes and advancements in health IT. MRO participates in these national conversations, providing input on proposed changes and areas for rescission. Our recent contribution at the Healthcare Trust Institute (HTI) Capitol Hill briefing offered valuable insights into the future of patient privacy law. Read the article for a summary of key takeaways →