Nichole Sweeney, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer of CRISP Shared Services, is a leading expert in health data privacy. In this discussion, she highlights the critical need for interoperability among healthcare systems while addressing concerns over sensitive patient data, especially in light of the Roe v. Wade overturning. The conversation delves into Maryland's proactive legislation on reproductive health data, the complexities of patient opt-out processes, and the importance of informed consent amid varying state laws.