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New Movement Tries to Give Patients Back Their Medical Records

An impressive list of health geeks and supporters of patient empowerment have launched HealthDataRights.org, a new blog that seeks to ensure that patients regain control of their data.  Most people don’t realize it, until they try to get a copy of their medical records, but patients have no inherent right to the information that providers [...]

Farrah Fawcett, Celebrity and Patient Privacy Champion, Dies at Age 62

Actress Farrah Fawcett died of cancer this morning at a Santa Monica, CA hospital.  She’s famous for her rapid rise to pinup status, spurred by her role in the 1970s TV show Charlie’s Angels.  Fawcett was the “blonde one,” sporting a trademark feathered mane that became popular overnight.  She later proved herself as a serious [...]