Consumer advocates in California appear unhappy with AB Privacy advocates were already unhappy with AB 2688 (Gordon) when it was heard in the state Assembly. But instead of working with opponents to strengthen this health “privacy” bill, the latest set of proposed amendments from Assembly Member Gordon turn AB 2688 into a license for Fitbit,…
Category: Healthcare
D.C. Councilmember Wants More Data on LGBTQ Residents’ Health
Washington City Paper reports: Under new legislation proposed today, D.C. officials could get more information on disparities in queer residents’ health. At-Large Councilmember David Grosso proposed a bill that would require the District’s Department of Health to collect data on sexual orientation and gender identify as part of DOH’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, which is conducted by…
States Offer Privacy Protections To Young Adults On Their Parents’ Health Plan
Michelle Andrews reports: The health law opened the door for millions of young adults to stay on their parents’ health insurance until they turn 26. But there’s a downside to remaining on the family plan. Chances are that mom or dad, as policyholder, will get a notice from the insurer every time the grown-up kid…
SCOTUS overturns Texas law restricting abortion access
Camila Domonoske reports on what may be the most important news of the morning. The Supreme Court has overturned a Texas law requiring clinics that provide abortions to have surgical facilities and doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The law was predicted to close many clinics and further reduce availability of abortion…