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FTC Cracking Down on Telehealth Apps and Data Sharing
Healthcare // March 26, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants telehealth firms to improve their data-sharing practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

How NowRx Is Tightening Data Privacy In The Pandemic-Driven Telehealth Age
Bank Regulation // November 24, 2020

The rise of telemedicine services is forcing a greater need to secure the data that is exchanged. In this month's Merchants Guide To Navigating Global Payment Regulations, Cary Breese, CEO of prescription delivery service NowRx, discusses the pandemic's impact on digital identity and privacy preferences...

Amazon Wants Alexa To Track Medicine, Provide Health Data
Alexa // April 08, 2019

Amazon.com is aiming to enable Alexa, its voice-activated digital assistant, to keep tabs on customers’ medicine and provide personal health updates. As part of an effort to expand into healthcare, Amazon took the first step last week announcing Alexa is HIPAA-compliant and that five healthcare...

Amazon’s Alexa Now Offers HIPAA-Compliant Skills
Amazon Innovations // April 04, 2019

Amazon just entered a whole new market now that Alexa, its voice-activated digital assistant, is HIPAA-compliant, which it means it can handle patients’ sensitive information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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HHS Launches HIPAA Rules-Focused Investigation of UnitedHealth Group Cyberattack

March 13, 2024
An office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has opened an investigation into the cyberattack that is impacting the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) subsidiary, Change Healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

FTC Cracking Down on Telehealth Apps and Data Sharing

March 26, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants telehealth firms to improve their data-sharing practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Amazon Wants Alexa To Track Medicine, Provide Health Data

April 08, 2019
Amazon.com is aiming to enable Alexa, its voice-activated digital assistant, to keep tabs on customers’ medicine and provide personal health updates. As part of an effort to expand into healthcare,...

Amazon’s Alexa Now Offers HIPAA-Compliant Skills

April 04, 2019
Amazon just entered a whole new market now that Alexa, its voice-activated digital assistant, is HIPAA-compliant, which it means it can handle patients’ sensitive information. Get the Full Story Complete the form...