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Bard is an artificial intelligence system designed to engage in natural, human-like conversations. However, its use in healthcare settings raises questions about its compliance with HIPAA regulations.
What they're saying: "To help Bard improve while protecting your privacy, we select a subset of conversations and use automated tools to help remove personally identifiable information."
Is Bard covered by Google's BAA?
In response to a number of lawsuits alleging that its Meta Pixel tracking tool violates HIPAA, Meta has claimed that the hospitals that use the tool are the liable parties, not Meta.
What happened: The Meta Pixel was being used on the websites of hundreds of hospitals and was collecting patient data, including their names, medical conditions, and appointment dates.
In a landmark move to bolster cybersecurity in rural healthcare, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act.
Why it matters: The act could significantly improve the cybersecurity posture of rural hospitals by addressing the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals.
Significant cybersecurity gaps at rural hospitals
The Minimum Necessary Standard aims to limit the access, sharing, and use of confidential patient information to the least amount of data needed to accomplish the intended purpose of the disclosure.
Why it matters: It balances the need for healthcare professionals to share information for effective patient care and the importance of maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
The standard is applied in multiple scenarios
The deadline to apply for the 2023 Paubox Kahikina STEM Scholarship is Wednesday, May 31st.
What's happening: The primary objective of the Paubox Kahikina STEM Scholarship is to encourage Native Hawaiians to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).