In September 2023, there are key developments in Washington’s healthcare sector that legal professionals need to stay abreast of. These potential changes could have profound implications for corporations and law firms operating in the healthcare space.
A significant hearing scheduled for September 13th in the House of Representatives merits attention. The House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies will oversee a hearing which focuses on the “Department of Veterans Affairs Implementation of the Electronic Health Record Modernization Initiative”.
The initiative is one of the largest and most comprehensive digital transformations ever undertaken by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The details of the initiative’s implementation may raise significant questions about data privacy, cybersecurity and potential liabilities, and thus, are of crucial importance to legal professionals.
However, with limited information on the specifics of the hearing available at this time, legal professionals are urged to monitor the situation closely. Check for updates on the hearing and detailed understanding of the Electronic Health Record Modernization Initiative, which may have broad ranging implications for privacy, security, and liability in healthcare.
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