Overview
After switching topics for the second time, we have finally settled on researching privacy in the age of mobile health. The field of mHealth includes technology ranging from a fitbit to a physicians’ medical device application. Since this technology is used by physicians and other healthcare professionals, the technology is legally required to follow all health-specific laws and regulations. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, widely known as HIPPA was signed into law by President Clinton and requires standards for processing electronic healthcare transactions as well as privacy compliance regulations. For the most part, mHealth primarily deals with whether or not an application meets HIPPA requirements. We want to research the overall effects mHealth has on HIPPA and vice versa.
Research Questions:
What are the ethical implications behind privacy regulations in HIPPA?
Can the overall health of a population be improved through standardized HIPPA requirements?
As technology rapidly evolves, will HIPPA be forced to evolve as well?
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