CCHC releases "Newborn Rights" notification to assist parents of new babies during hospitalization
CCHC Urges Governor Pawlenty to Take Positive Action
Minnesota Department of Health Continues to Store Baby DNA without Required Parent Consent; Violates Genetic Privacy Law…and Governor’s Veto
Daschle pick signals Obama's plan to resurrect national health care
National Patient ID Would Violate Patient Privacy Rights
CCHC Releases New Report Challenging State Newborn Screening Programs
Revealing the untold history of government-mandated PKU testing, which has harmed children and increased the incidence of mental retardation, the CCHC report also cites the concerns of experts regarding the current expansion of newborn genetic testing by state legislatures and health departments.
"Wired Act" Threatens Patient Care and Privacy - U.S. Senate Could Vote Today
Americans should contact their U.S. Senators to oppose S.1693, the "Wired for Health Care Quality" Act, according to Citizens' Council on Health Care (CCHC). A vote is expected today in the U.S. Senate.
MEDNET USA's Linking of Private Patient Data to National Health Information Network is a Violation of Privacy and Data Control Rights
Gov. Pawlenty Protects Genetic Privacy Rights Vetoes "DNA Warehouse" Bill
In a letter dated today View Here, Governor Tim Pawlenty writes that he has vetoed S.F. 3138, the genetic information and DNA bill. S.F. 3138 would have eliminated current informed parent consent requirements for government storage, use, and dissemination of newborn citizen blood and DNA.
Governor Pawlenty's VETO Letter, 5/20/08