Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information
One of the main concerns in transmitting patient health records electronically is the need to protect patient information and follow security measures to ensure safeguards are in place to prevent a breach. Review the scenario provided in the Reading and Resources area of the module: Massachusetts Clinic Breach Stems From Unauthorized HIE Access. In your initial post, discuss the steps that could be taken to prevent this type of breach from occurring in the future.
Massachusetts Clinic Breach Stems From Unauthorized HIE Access:
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/massachusetts-clinic-breach-stems-from-unauthorized-hie-access.html
The patients’ health records breach reported by Codman Square Health Center involved unauthorized access to the New England Healthcare Exchange Network. In this breach, 3 840 Codman Square Health Center patients were affected. Patients’ information, including names, addresses, birth dates, gender, and health insurance information, were compromised.
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