The intersection of technology and privacy is one of the fastest-growing areas of healthcare law today. With all the advances in information technology, the need to protect patient privacy is more important than ever. When privacy violations do occur, the results can be devastating. Patients can experience identity theft, fraud, embarrassment, emotional distress, and the loss of privacy of their medical information. However, there are laws in place to protect patients and their private medical information, as well as legal recourses for holding the at-fault parties responsible for their actions. Read More