HHS To Propose Changes to HIPAA Privacy Rule, 42 CFR Part 2

The lawmakers noted that HIPAA rules allow healthcare professionals to share information with a patient's "loved ones" in emergencies. Other signatories included Representatives John Katko (R-NY), Grace Napolitano(D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Salud Carbajal (D-CA).