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Hong Kong launches public consultation on the framework for electronic health record sharing
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government recently launched a two-month public consultation to solicit views on the legal, privacy and security framework for the eHR sharing system, marking another step by the government toward reforming Hong Kong's health care framework.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 02 February 2012 | Practice Area: Systems
Life sciences and health industries in China - November update
This briefing summarises the latest business, regulatory and legal developments in China for drug, device, life science and health care companies. Included are details on the finalised five year plan for healthcare reform and a large-scale survey on traditional Chinese medicine resources.
Law Firm: Reed Smith | Published: 13 December 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
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The student as consumer - new rights to come, care of EU
Legally, in relation to the contract between the student and the teaching institution, the student is a consumer. In this briefing, Eversheds looks at how the new EU Consumer Rights Directive will affect UK Consumer Law and subsequently, the likely impact on the education sector.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 05 December 2011 | Practice Area: Education
How the new Russian public health laws will affect the pharmaceutical and medical market
New Russian public health laws due to come into effect on 1 Jan 2012, reflect an unprecedented surge in interest following the first proposals to amend Russia's core legislation on public health protection. This briefing outlines the far-reaching consequences for both industry players and the public...view abstract
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 23 November 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
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Life sciences and health industries in China - September update
This briefing summarises the latest business, regulatory and legal developments in China for drug, device, life science and health care companies. Included are details on new investment from Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis and the 12th Five-Year Plan for the biopharmaceutical industry.
Law Firm: Reed Smith | Published: 18 October 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
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Healthcare in intensive care? The Industry Barometer 2011
This survey collates, displays and analyses the views of 101 professionals specialising in healthcare. By comparing the results with the previous year's, the survey illustrates how opinions have evolved on the Government’s handling of the Health & Social Care Bill and wider health sector issues.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 28 September 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
Life sciences and health industries in China – an update
This monthly update from Reed Smith offers a summary of all the business, regulatory and legal developments in China relevant to drug, device, and life science/health care companies. The briefing provides details on a joint US-China initiative to improve product safety.
Law Firm: Reed Smith | Published: 19 September 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
Whistleblowing in care homes – new policies announced
Following several high-profile cases of abuse in care homes, the Care Quality Commission has set up a new 'whistleblowers hotline' and published guidance on whistleblowing to care home providers. This briefing outlines how the new policies will operate and identifies wider healthcare issues.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 16 September 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
New money for old schools: Cash injection for Gove's building programme
Michael Gove recently announced a new privately financed school building programme aimed at improving up to 300 of the nation’s schools, the first of which would re-open in 2014. This briefing discusses this project as well as other initiatives aimed at reducing the £8.5 billion repairs backlog.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 22 August 2011 | Practice Area: Education
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Healthcare data in the cloud - a legal guide to the risks and rewards of cloud computing
While lower cost, 24/7 availability, and reliability are key benefits of cloud computing, a number of serious legal and regulatory issues should be considered before releasing sensitive patient data into the cloud. This Reed Smith article seeks to highlight some of those concerns and considerations.
Law Firm: Reed Smith | Published: 11 August 2011 | Practice Area: Freedom of Information
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