Former NHS secretary fined for illegally accessing medical records of over 150 patients. Breaching data protection laws has serious consequences. Protect sensitive data with strict access controls.
Vanderbilt Medical Center faces federal civil rights investigation over transgender patient records. Potential consequences and impact on patient privacy questioned.
The Delhi High Court sets strict guidelines for granting bail on medical grounds in money laundering cases. The court rejected a plea but ordered All India Institute of Medical Sciences to evaluate the condition of Sanjay Jain. While the right to health is fundamental, bail should only be granted with caution, after examining the circumstances. The medical board is directed to submit a report by June 10.
SKIMS in Srinagar has been instructed to integrate their software with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission ecosystem to offer essential healthcare services. Despite previous delays due to a security audit, SKIMS authorities are under increased pressure to expedite the integration process and provide patients with seamless access to healthcare services and information. The mission aims to establish a digital health infrastructure to promote collaboration and connectivity among healthcare stakeholders.