One of the more memorable lines from 1989’s Steel Magnolias is “if you can’t say anything nice about anybody, come sit by me.” That sentiment— referred to as “schadenfreude” in German — is amplified on social media, and this...more
2/3/2017
/ Best Practices ,
Defamation ,
Facebook ,
Invasion of Privacy ,
Online Platforms ,
Online Reputation ,
Reputation Management ,
Social Media ,
Social Media Policy ,
Social Networks ,
Technology ,
Twitter ,
Yelp
1997’s “Gattaca” has something of a cult following. The story is set in a futuristic society in which genetics determines destiny. The protagonist, of course, overcomes all obstacles through sheer will power, and by...more
Tongue-in-cheek references to Pokémon Go as a health App aside, maybe the tech industry is on to something. In the U.S., seven out of every ten deaths are due to chronic diseases, such as diabetes or heart disease. Perhaps...more
10/17/2016
/ Best Practices ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
GINA ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Medical Devices ,
Mobile Apps ,
PHI ,
Pokemon ,
Popular ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Security Standards ,
Smartphones ,
Technology ,
Technology Sector ,
Third-Party Service Provider ,
Wellness Programs
One of the worst kept secrets is the experienced and expected growth in healthcare IT. In 2013, over $650 million was invested into healthcare IT companies, and the trend is continuing to grow. Combined with the fact that...more
6/11/2015
/ Apple ,
CLS Bank v Alice Corp ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Copyright ,
Google ,
Health Information Technologies ,
Healthcare ,
Information Technology ,
Patents ,
SCOTUS ,
Software ,
Technology ,
Trade Secrets