Computer virus copied thousands of Alberta health records. This is not the kind of thing a health care organization wants to be talking about. The next time a health care data breach of this magnitude happens in the U.S. it will rock the industry!
With the proposed massive exchange of protected health information (PHI) in ARRA, you can bet that privacy and security will remain a hot topic for many years to come. The HITECH Act transforms HIPAA from a paper tiger to a dangerous stalker on the prowl. If you would like more information sign up for our FREE HITECH/HIPAA Compliance Newsletter. Also, check out a FREE EHR Checklist.
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