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health-policy2 hours ago•10 min saved

CPSC Pushes Hospitals to Share ER Records with Private Contractor

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is pressuring major hospitals to share identifiable emergency-room records with Konza Health for a nationwide injury surveillance system, potentially involving 100 hospitals by year end; critics say the move exceeds the agency's authority and threatens patient privacy, raising questions about the legal process, data security, and the role of a private contractor in handling sensitive medical information.

via CNN|

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health3 hours ago•9 min saved

CPSC Pushes Hospitals to Share ER Records With Private Contractor, Sparking Privacy Debate

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is pressuring hospitals to hand over detailed, identifiable emergency-room records to a private contractor (Konza Health) for a nationwide data-collection program, targeting at least 100 hospitals by year-end. The move raises questions about the agency’s legal authority, patient privacy, and data protection, amid concerns that a private entity could access sensitive information and potentially misuse it. Some major health systems have declined or paused participation, while others are being pressured or seeking exemptions, and critics warn that the approach could dilute data quality and bypass required public notice and comment steps. The project marks a push beyond the existing, de-identified NEISS system and comes amid broader federal interest in expanding access to medical records.

via KFF Health News|

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