GOVERNOR SIGNS BILLS TO PROTECT PATIENT PRIVACY, INCREASE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR MEDICAL ERRORS
September 30, 2008
September 30, 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the following news release:
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced today that he has signed a package of bills to improve patient privacy laws and to address repeated breaches of confidential information that have occurred at health facilities in recent months.
"Medical privacy is a fundamental right and a critical component of quality medical care," Governor Schwarzenegger said . . .
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced today that he has signed a package of bills to improve patient privacy laws and to address repeated breaches of confidential information that have occurred at health facilities in recent months.
"Medical privacy is a fundamental right and a critical component of quality medical care," Governor Schwarzenegger said . . .