As the National Institutes of Health ramps up research projects involving human genomes, electronic health records and other sensitive data, it's exploring the best ways to protect that data, says research director Eric Green, M.D., PhD.
While a privacy advocate is demanding federal guidance on protecting health data in the cloud, one federal official says pending HIPAA modifications will help ensure patient data is safeguarded.
"Accessing medical records [should be] as easy as accessing banking records today," says Farzad Mostashari, M.D., national coordinator for health IT, addressing a hearing on patient ID authentication.
Despite numerous data breaches, as well as financial incentives and penalties, many healthcare organizations aren't taking risk assessment requirements seriously. Experts offer insights on best practices.
The FDA's proposed Unique Device Identification System could help the agency and healthcare providers more easily identify medical device safety issues, including malware threats, says agency official Jay Crowley.
How big of a role did health information exchanges play in providing access to records during Superstorm Sandy, and what lessons can be learned? Federal officials will address these questions, says HIE expert Lee Stevens.
Human genome sequencing can support groundbreaking research leading to improved treatments. But before genetic testing can become common, privacy issues need to be tackled, says Lisa M. Lee, who heads a presidential advisory panel.
Suspending the HITECH Act's electronic health record incentive program, as suggested by four GOP congressmen, is a misguided idea that could hamper efforts to cut healthcare costs and jeopardize data security.
Healthcare providers often fail to conduct comprehensive, timely risk assessments, as required by regulators. But security expert Kate Borten says they can leverage new guidance to help get the job done.
Lost and stolen unencrypted mobile devices are reoccurring culprits in data breaches. So why isn't the use of encryption more widespread? And how are organizations ramping up mobile security?
The Department of Veterans Affairs' mobile device management system, which will support 100,000 devices, will be cloud-based and will be paired with an apps store.
Two hefty fines issued as part of recent HIPAA settlements reveal that the Office for Civil Rights is getting tougher on enforcing compliance - especially when it comes to risk assessments.
Experts analyze a recent decision by federal regulators to back away from issuing voluntary "rules of the road" for secure health information and offer predictions for what happens next.
Consumer advocates are praising many of the privacy and security provisions of the final rules for Stage 2 of the HITECH Act EHR incentive program but lamenting some omissions. Find out the details.
The final rules for Stage 2 of the HITECH electronic health record incentive program contain multiple provisions regarding privacy and security. Find out what experts have to say about the merits of the new requirements.
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