Testimony by Mickey Bonk for the March 30, 2005 NCVHS Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hearing

National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics Subcommittee on Privacy March 30, 2005 – Chicago, Illinois The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a professional organization representing the interests of the physical therapy profession.  Our membership is comprised of 67,000 physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and students of physical therapy.  We would like to thank…

Testimony by Pamela Miller for the March 30, 2005 NCVHS Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hearing

National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics Subcommittee on Privacy & Confidentiality March 30-31, 2005 Chicago, Illinois Good morning Mr. Chairman, members of the subcommittee, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Dr. Pamela Miller. I am a practicing optometrist and an attorney and have maintained a private solo optometric practice in Highland, California for over…

Testimony by Donna Boswell for the March 30, 2005 NCVHS Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hearing

NCVHS Subcommittee on Privacy & Confidentiality Tentative Agenda – Hearings on Privacy and Health Information Technology Chicago, Illinois March 30-31, 2005 Testimony of American Hospital Association by Donna A. Boswell, J.D., Ph.D. Hogan & Hartson, LLP Thank you for the opportunity to speak today about the privacy and confidentiality issues that affect the creation and…

Testimony by Mary Grealy for the March 30, 2005 NCVHS Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hearing

Testimony of Mary R. Grealy President Healthcare Leadership Council Representing the Confidentiality Coalition Before the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hearings on “Privacy and Health Information Technology” March 30-31, 2005 Chicago, Illinois Chairman Rothstein and members of the Subcommittee, I want to thank you on behalf of…

Testimony by Donna Maassen for the March 30, 2005 NCVHS Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hearing

Subcommittee on Privacy of the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics Privacy and Health Information Technology Hearing March 30, 2005 Comments provided by Donna Maassen, Privacy and Security Officer of Extendicare Health Services, Inc., on behalf of the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).  The American Health…

Written Testimony by the American Psychiatric Association for the March 30-31, 2005 NCVHS Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hearing

American Psychiatric Association 1000 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22209 Telephone: 703.907.7800 Fax: 703.907.1083 Testimony of the American Psychiatric Association on the National Health Information Network  Before the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics Subcommittee on Privacy & Confidentiality March 30, 2005 It is in honor for the American Psychiatric Association to present written testimony…

Testimony by Len Lichtenfeld for the February 25, 2005 NCVHS Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hearing

TESTIMONY PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON VITAL HEALTH STATISTICS SUBCOMMITTEE ON PRIVACY “PRIVACY AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY” Len Lichtenfeld, MD, FACP American Cancer Society Washington, DC February 24, 2005 Mr. Chairman, members of the subcommittee and guests: Good morning. My name is Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, deputy chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society.…

Testimony by Linda Golodner for the February 24, 2005 NCVHS Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hearing

Patient Privacy & Health Information Technology National Committee on Vital & Health Statistics Subcommittee on Privacy & Confidentiality February 24, 2005 Linda Golodner, President National Consumers League The National Consumers League appreciates being invited today to present the views of consumers on this very important privacy concern. I am here today to provide a patient-oriented…

Testimony by Joyce Dubrow for the February 24, 2005 NCVHS Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hearing

Testimony of Joyce Dubow, Associate Director, AARP Public Policy Institute National Committee on Vital Health Statistics, Subcommittee on Privacy Hearing on Privacy and Health Information Technology, February 24, 2005 Introduction and Background I am Joyce Dubow, Associate Director of the AARP Public Policy Institute. AARP represents over 35 million members who are 50 years of…