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GAO Releases Report on Efforts to Improve Data Sharing While Protecting Privacy

The U.S. GAO's report examines the limitations of data sharing by state and federal officials based on inconsistencies in federal law, lack of standardized data, and concerns over violating federal privacy standards.

Highlights of the Final HIPAA Omnibus Rule



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Highlights of the Final Omnibus HIPAA Rule

HHS Releases Final Rule on HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Enforcement Regulations

Data Sharing and Partnership Group Created for CMS' Center for Program Integrity

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have developed a new group aimed at enhancing data sharing and developing information transparency measures for programs with extensive external partnerships, such as the Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership.

Commonwealth Fund Report: Using health information on health care quality, enhancing health information technology, and reforming payment and delivery systems key to stabilizing health care costs and improving performance of the health care system

The Commonwealth Fund's Commission on a High Performance Health System has provided several recommendations for stabilizing the increasing cost of health care while enhancing the quality of care delivered within the health care system. Among the proposed policies, the Commission recommends policies that enhance information on clinical outcomes and patient experiences to better inform consumers on provider choice.
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