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Sensitive Data Requires Great Responsibility: The Importance of ‘Privacy and Security by Design’ in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

By taking a minimalist approach to data collection, companies not only reduce the amount of sensitive information at risk but also simplify data management. This approach aligns with the principle of data minimization, a key aspect of privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and HIPAA.

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Embracing Interoperability in Healthcare?

Lexis Nexis

Patient Access APIs are government-mandated, first for government-sponsored health plans (as of July 1, 2021), then for all EHR data (as of December 31, 2022). It adheres to strong technology standards and relies on patient consent to drive the flow of data. What does healthcare data interoperability mean for organizations?

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Takeaways

Health Blawg

David Harlow The Harlow Group LLC Health Care Law and Consulting Comments […] article was originally published on HealthBlawg and. At the close of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a number of cybersecurity tips were published by OCR (the office within HHS that enforces HIPAA).

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Takeaways

Health Blawg

by National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Takeaways - Health Data Answers Related Stories Anand Oswal, SVP at Cisco, on Building a Better Network – Harlow On Healthcare Leslie Krigstein of CHIME on Health IT Challenges and Opportunities – Harlow on Healthcare Talking Healthcare Data Security on HIMSS.tv.