- What level of cyber security do organizations and government agencies need today in order to secure health information exchange?
Security of a health information exchange (HIE) must be at the strongest level possible, while still allowing the interoperability needed to fully realize the benefits of electronic data exchange. If security levels become too stringent, it will inhibit the types of efficiencies and increased value HIE will provide to patients. Read more
- Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring patient and clinical data is secure in cyber space?
Certainly the holder of the data records is responsible for the security while at rest; while in motion, the transport methodology employed must provide the same levels of security in use in other commercial and government sectors. However, the privacy of patient data must include the consumer preferences for access to their information. Read more
- How can security advance the concept of health information exchange in the next five to 10 years?
With nearly $19 billion in stimulus funding allocated for expanding the use of electronic health records by 2014, it is unavoidable that HIE will advance in the next five to 10 years, but for the expansion to be successful, it must be accomplished in a secure and trusted framework. Read more
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