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Patient data opt-outs complicated by MyChart and hospitals
An investigation by The Markup found that patients face significant hurdles when attempting to prevent the sharing of their health information through patient portals like Epic’s MyChart, state health exchanges such as CliniSync, and hospital policies on photos and recordings. The process is often difficult, unclear, and hindered by hospital staff providing incorrect information. The author encountered opt-out procedures that required notarized documents, numerous steps across different entities, or outright refusal from hospital compliance departments, contradicting their stated policies.
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