New York HISPC Part 2:
Background
- Diverse interpretations of State consent laws lead to multiple approaches to patient consent across RHIOs in NYS
- Consumer participation in patient consent practices vary across RHIOs
- Strong support within consumer advocacy community for existing state law protections that exceed HIPAA standards
- Little statewide dialogue has taken place on a standardized patient consent form and process for RHIOs
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