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Litigation

Apr. 8, 2003

New Privacy Rules Will Pain Providers

New health care privacy rules taking effect April 14 will give patients new rights but could mean more costs, another layer of bureaucracy and potential litigation for health care providers, ambulance companies and other industry organizations.

By Joan Osterwalder
        New health care privacy rules taking effect April 14 will give patients new rights but could mean more costs, another layer of bureaucracy and potential litigation for health care providers, ambulance companies and other industry organizations.
        "They're not happy about the additional burdens that it places on th...

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