Information Sharing 101: Protecting Public Health Data

NGA is excited to announce the launch of a webinar series on Legal Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies. This four-part series is hosted in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Bar Association and aims to provide a more in-depth look into the common legal challenges posed by public health emergencies. The webinars will feature subject-matter experts and spotlight states and localities’ responses to public health emergencies.


Information Sharing 101: Protecting Public Health Data

The fourth webinar in the series will focus on providing an overview of the legal authorities to collect, use, share, and protect information in a public health emergency. Experts will also discuss constitutional considerations with sharing medical information and applicable federal and state statutes.

Webinar Slides

Moderator:

Greg Sunshine, JD
Public Health Analyst
Public Health Law Program
Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Speakers:

Cason Schmit, JD 
Department of Health Policy and Management
Texas A&M School of Public Health

Rachel Hulkower, JD, MSPH

Public Health Analyst
Cherokee Nation Assurance

Public Health Law Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention