The ongoing Epic v. Health Gorilla lawsuit has quickly become one of the most closely watched disputes in health data interoperability. In a new bulletin published by the American Health Law Association, Coppersmith Brockelman attorney Amita Sanghvi analyzed the case and its potential implications for national health information exchange.

In the article, Amita explored allegations in the lawsuit and how the dispute may affect governance and oversight within national interoperability frameworks such as Carequality and TEFCA.  The analysis highlights legal and operational questions the case raises for organizations that participate in health information exchange networks.

The bulletin also examines the broader policy tension between expanding access to health data and maintaining strong privacy safeguards. As national exchange networks grow, the case may influence how courts, regulators, and health care organizations evaluate the balance between interoperability, oversight, and trust in nationwide data-sharing systems.

“Epic v. Health Gorilla does not pit interoperability against privacy. It instead underscores how tightly intertwined they are,” she wrote. “As national exchange expands, courts and regulators will continue to examine whether access and accountability advance together.”

Amita is an advisor on HIPAA compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory matters. Formerly a Senior Privacy and Cybersecurity Attorney for HHS, she has helped shape HIPAA regulations and led high-profile investigations. Amita also counsels hospital systems, public health agencies, and health technology companies on compliance and data governance, and she frequently publishes insights on timely issues at the intersection of health law and technology.

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