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The Health Information Act (HIA) strikes a balance between the protection of privacy and enabling the appropriate amount of information sharing to provide health services and manage the health system.

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November 4, 2024 • Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s claims about fluoride in the drinking water are linked to Cold War conspiracy theories about the substance.

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