Comments by Frederick Letourneau Posted on January 29, 2008
| Page # | Line # | Comments/Criticisms | Suggested Alternatives |
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| 20 | If consent becomes too frequent and cumbersome, the desired intent of the consent will become secondary to the process of obtaining it. | Allow consumers the option to authorize release of their information to all providers (which are covered entities under HIPAA) participating in the exchange. | |
| 20 | Multiple consents are too cumbersome and will simply delay or discourage providers as well as patients. | Once a provider in one organization has received patient consent to access a patient's information, also allow his / her access to that patients information at any facility that the patient receives care. | |
| 20 | Standardized consent forms should indicate the benefits of participating in the RHIO. |
