HealthLeaders Media August 9, 2023
A recent survey finds that consumers aren’t concerned about protecting their personal health information on digital channels, and they may not understand what HIPAA does and doesn’t do. But that doesn’t mean providers can take it easy on cybersecurity.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– A Harris Poll survey of some 2,000 consumers finds that 58% haven’t considered where their PHI is shared when they use digital health apps, and only 27% say privacy and security is a factor when they’re shopping for care online.
– According to the survey, 81% mistakenly believe HIPAA covers their PHI on digital health apps and when used by non-traditional healthcare providers.
– The results should prompt healthcare organization to spend more time and effort on educating...
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