Trial sites to be fined if they don't disclose privacy breaches
A provision in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 requires clinical-trial facilities to disclose privacy breaches to patients. Those breaking the rule could pay a fine of as much as $50,000 per violation, with penalties slated to be enforced starting Feb. 23. Affected individuals must be notified of the breach within 60 days of discovery, according to the policy.
HealthImaging.com | 11/06
This story published in AdvaMed SmartBrief on 11/06/2009
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