09/26/2004
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"I believe that we must protect both vital health care services and the right of every American to have confidence that his or her personal medical records will remain private."
"I recognize that legitimate concerns have been raised about the current rule, which I share."
"Attached is the 2000 Report on CFE Compliance."
"Improving our health care system while protecting the confidentiality of patient records will continue to be an important goal of my administration."