Finger print data “We believe that important changes must be made to the rule before it becomes final in order to protect the privacy of patients and their personal health information,” Epic Systems wrote in a statement. (Image: Shutterstock)

Think it’s going to get easier to get your own patient information and/or share it with apps?

Guess again—that is, if about 60 health systems, as well as Epic Systems, have their way—as well as several life sciences companies. They’ve all signed on to a letter opposing Department of Health and Human Services rules designed to make it easier to share medical records data with patients and apps. In addition, a number of organizations are reportedly sending their own letters opposing the proposed rules.

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Marlene Satter

Marlene Y. Satter has worked in and written about the financial industry for decades.

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