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Tagged “colorado” · 2 entries
Colorado's AI law (requirements around AI systems not discriminating against patients) now takes effect June 30, 2026 — pushed back from its original February date. A companion healthcare-specific rule adds a plain but important protection: your staff can't let an AI system be the sole reason a patient's coverage or care is denied. A human still has to be involved in that decision.
Alpine Ears, Nose & Throat, P.L.L.C., a healthcare provider in Colorado, submitted a reportable breach filing to HHS OCR on 01/17/2025. The incident involved unauthorized access or disclosure of patient information stored on a network server. The breach affects 65,648 individuals. This submission date reflects when the report was filed, not when the breach occurred. While secondary sources describe a ransomware attack and a subsequent class-action settlement, the OCR record does not confirm these details. Providers should note that obligations differ for Business Associates versus Covered Entities. The filing highlights the ongoing risk of unauthorized access to stored health data within provider networks.