HI: privacy, security, and compliance

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; law protecting patient privacy and health information

HITECH Act

Law promoting adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and meaningful use

Data Security

Protecting health information from unauthorized access or breaches

Encryption

Securing digital data to prevent unauthorized access

Access Control

Restricting system access to authorized users only

User Authentication

Verifying identity of users accessing health systems

Confidentiality

Keeping patient information private and only accessible to authorized personnel

Patient Privacy

Protecting patients’ personal health information from unauthorized disclosure

Regulatory Compliance

Adhering to laws and standards like HIPAA and HITECH

Audit Trail

Record of who accessed or modified health information and when

Information Governance

Policies and processes ensuring proper management of health information