Patient Privacy: 6 Steps To Ensure HIPPA Compliance

Health IT Outcomes September 17, 2019
Isaac Kohen, Teramind

Technology is at the forefront of much of the innovation within the healthcare industry. New advancements are improving everything from patient care procedures to information availability, but many companies are struggling to manage the ancillary side effects of this rapid digitalization.

Healthcare companies collect people’s most sensitive personal information. In addition to health records, which inherently contain very personal information, most healthcare providers gather and store other data like social security numbers, birth dates, and addresses.

In today’s dangerous digital environment where data thefts are frighteningly common, it’s not surprising that healthcare providers are a prime target for data thieves. A recent security survey found that 82% of hospitals incurred a “significant security incident” in the past 12 months. This...

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