Jeremy Harris is Registered In-House Counsel in Sutter Health’s Office of the General Counsel. Mr. Harris is responsible for advising on federal and state privacy and information security regulations including HIPAA/HITECH and CCPA. He routinely provides advice on responding to OCR investigations, technology risks, business associate agreements, health care facility interactions with law enforcement and health plan privacy issues.
Mr. Harris earned a B.A. at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, and graduated from the J. Reuben Clark Law School, also at Brigham Young University.
Mr. Harris served as a JAG officer, on active duty in the United States Air Force, for nine years prior to joining Sutter Health in 2013. He currently serves in the USAF Reserves.
Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solution Architect, Intel, discusses what data privacy really means and its future direction with Jeremy Harris, Assistant General Counsel – Privacy/Information Security, at Sutter Health.
In this episode, host Darren interviews Jeremy Harris and delve into the importance of establishing policies and guidelines for successful digital transformation. With the increasing prevalence of digital technologies in various industries, organizations need to adapt and embrace this transformation to stay competitive and meet evolving customer expectations.
In this episode of Embracing Digital Transformation, host Dr. Darren Pulsipher welcomes back Jeremy Harris, a privacy lawyer, to discuss the intersection of generative AI and privacy, particularly in the healthcare sector. They delve deep into the challenges faced by healthcare providers navigating complex regulations in California and the implications of generative AI, which indiscriminately scrapes data, meaning it collects data without discrimination or specific targeting. The duo examines real-world examples, such as how AI tools can assist with medical documentation and patient care while raising critical questions about data privacy and consent. The discussion underscores the need for updated regulatory frameworks to keep pace with the rapid evolution of technologies. ## Takeaways Generative AI holds immense promise in healthcare, offering significant benefits such as enhanced efficiency in patient documentation and data analysis. This potential is a beacon of hope for the future of healthcare. The intersection of generative AI and patient privacy raises complex legal and ethical concerns that demand our immediate attention. As healthcare professionals, legal experts, and individuals interested in digital transformation and privacy issues, we all have a crucial role to play in this discussion. It's clear that our current privacy regulations, such as HIPAA and CCPA, are struggling to keep pace with the rapid advancements in AI technology. This underscores the urgent need for updated regulatory frameworks to ensure the protection of patient privacy. - Doctors utilizing generative AI must navigate a landscape where improper use can result in legal implications and privacy violations. - The importance of informed patient consent cannot be overstated, especially when utilizing AI tools that collect sensitive health information. ## Chapters - [00:00] Welcome to Embracing Digital Transformation - [02:30] The Basics of Generative AI and Its Impact on Privacy - [05:15] Real-World Applications of Gen AI in Healthcare - [10:00] The Complexity of Privacy Regulations in California - [15:20] Ethical Concerns Surrounding Data Collection and Consent - [20:05] Risks and Responsibilities for Healthcare Providers - [25:40] Future Regulatory Frameworks for AI in Healthcare - [30:00] Conclusion and How to Connect with Jeremy Harris ```