Patient Health Record Protection Beyond the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The security and privacy of health care information are crucial for maintaining the societal value of health care as a public good. However, governance over electronic health care data has proven inefficient, despite robust enforcement efforts. Both federal (HIPAA [Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act]) and state regulations, along with the ombudsman rule, have not effectively reduced the frequency or impact of data breaches in the US health care system. While legal frameworks have bolstered data security, recent years have seen a concerning increase in breach incidents. This paper investigates common breach types and proposes best practices derived from the data as potential solutions.

Objective

The primary aim of this study is to analyze health ca

SUBMITTER: Subramanian H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11579621 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature