Handbook of Information Security: Threats, Vulnerabilities, Prevention, Detection, and Management, Volume 3
by Hossein Bidgoli
Medical Records Security
Norm and M. Martel, Medical Technology Research Corp.
The Value of Health Data in an Information Society
Traditional Paper Record: Pros and Cons
Structure and Functions of the Electronic Health Record
Electronic Health Record: Pros and Cons
Future Direction: Portable Health Record
Electronic Health Record Standards Bodies
Who Has Access to Health Records?
Identifying Threats to the Security of the EHR
Summary and Recommendations: Service Providers
Regulations, Policies, and Organizations
United States National Regulations (HIPAA)
INTRODUCTION
The patient health record is a sensitive collection of information. It is meant to serve in part as a reference for medical providers but as more records become electronic, the patient health record creates potential liability concerns for those involved with its use and safe-keeping.
According to the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), security and privacy legislation passed by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the keepers of health records are required ...
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