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Jerry Stuckle wrote:


As for the mesh network between hospitals. You need to be careful. For
instance, NO medical information can be transmitted in the clear (HIPAA
regulations have severe penalties for doing so) - which eliminates ham
radio for transmitting this information (encryption not allowed).


Whoa, that is an ultra Broad Statement, and not supported by Part 97
Rules. There was published a very compelling White Paper on Part 97
Encryption Policy last Fall, that has generated some interest. I sent a
copy to a few "Friends" at FCC HQ, from the Old Days, and got some very
interesting replies, that though UnOfficial, tend to lead me to believe
that the White Paper is Spot On.... Maybe Phil, could expound on the
issue, a bit more as He was, is, a Comms Lawyer, previously with the
Commission. What say Phil, would you like to climb out on this limb?

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