EHNAC announced it is developing an accreditation program for data registries to ensure that these entities meet the privacy and security obligations expected of all large-scale handlers of protected health information (PHI).
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By Mike Semel – When we think Cyber-Security we logically think about technology tools to block North Korean or Chinese hackers from breaking into our networks. Those breaches make the news because they are so unique. What is much more common are users doing stupid things that neutralize your investment in security tools.
HITRUST commonly gets inquiries about recent healthcare related cyber breaches, as HITRUST is the leading authority on healthcare information protection and operates the most active and sophisticated cyber threat intelligence sharing service for the healthcare industry, HITRUST Cyber Threat XChange (CTX).
By Lee Kim – Data breaches are happening with increasing frequency. There may even be breaches that have occurred, which you may not have heard about. Many companies rely on their attorneys to help them make the decision on whether or not to report a breach.
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At HIMSS15 we had the opportunity to video Health Catalyst who took us on a tour of their booth. The company is based in Salt Lake, home to some of the best skiing in the country. They put the ski motif to good use, saying “skiing is like clinical improvement .”
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By William Hyman – Draft legislation in the House related to the regulation of Clinical Decision Support software has been revived for 2015 as a component of the proposed Cures Act.