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News Release
Statement By Tommy G. Thompson Secretary of Health and Human Services Regarding Citizens for Health V. Thompson Decision on Privacy RuleWe are gratified by the favorable decision from the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The court's decision supports our authority to protect the privacy of patient health information in a way that does not impede their access to quality health care. Our privacy rule gives patients a wide array of federal rights and protections. We will continue to educate consumers about these important new protections and to promote compliance by those who, under the law, must safeguard patient health information. ### Note: All HHS press releases, fact sheets and other press materials are available at http://www.hhs.gov/news. Last Revised: April 5, 2004 |
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