Georgina Crouth reports: Discovery Health has come under fire from medical practitioners for unethically “clawing back” claims it had approved and paid, well past even the three-year common law prescription period. A medical aid fund must, in accordance with the Medical Schemes Act (MSA), query or dispute a claim within 30 days from the date of lodging,…
Category: Healthcare
Dutch DPA: CP&A receives fine for violating privacy of sick employees
Seen on EDPB: The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has imposed a fine of €15,000 on maintenance company CP&A for violations committed when processing the health data of sick employees. CP&A maintained a register of the causes of sick leave. In doing so, the company processed more health data than legally permitted. Furthermore, the registration…
I Would Rather Die Than Let Facebook Monitor My Heart Rate
When Joe Cadillic sent this along, I thought “I Would Rather Die Than Let Facebook Monitor My Heart Rate” was his comment to me. Then I realized it was the headline of a news story. In either event, I totally agree with it. Victoria Song writes: Facebook is reportedly developing a smartwatch to take on…
Apple announces new features to share health data with doctors, track trends over time
Erin Brodwin reports: Apple is making it easier than ever for users to make the most of the mountains of health data already in the palm of their hands. At its annual technology showcase known as the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, Apple revealed a new feature for users who have opted to share their…