Electronic Privacy Information Center

factor that has always been a concern in the healthcare system is that of privacy; individual patience’s tend to be concern for their private information and have the right to privacy and confidentiality. While organization…

private information is contained within emails and instant messages to this day, and without the Electronic Communications Privacy Act many of these emails would have been breached and would have gone unpunished. Another great this about the ECPA is how it evolved. Today the ECPA acts as an umbrella and covers a broad spectrum of electronic devices. For example, cell phones, tablets, and other internet connective items are protected by the ECPA.…

The health information technology is a broad concept that encompasses an array of technologies to store, share and analyze health information. The use of HIT will help in preventing medical errors, improving quality of health care, reducing health care cost, decreasing paperwork, increasing administrative efficiency, and expanding access to affordable health care (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, n.d.). The meaningful use is defined as the use of certified Electronic Health…

Electronic Medical Records Electronic Medical Records (EMR) are a collection of patient information that is stored and accessible digitally. EMRs make medical records more readily accessible to healthcare professionals by making records available from virtually any computer. EMRs were introduced in 1972 to improve accuracy and efficiency of creating, editing, adding to, and reviewing medical records (Electronic Health Records, 2012). Quality of Care It is arguable that EMRs have…

Protecting Electronic Personal Health Information in a Healthcare Setting The healthcare sector is faced by numerous challenges that have made it difficult to deliver health care services effectively. The challenges include patient’s expectations for improved and safe care, need for high quality of life aging society, shortage of healthcare professionals and high cost of compliance and new technological implementation. A survey done by the Ponemon Institute has shown that outdated means and…

As the Internet becomes an increasingly integral part of daily life, questions about privacy and security on the Internet are on the rise. Keeping your personal information, private data and finances safe can be difficult, but by following a few tips, you can avoid the vast majority of scams, spyware and privacy breaches. 1. Be Aware The best tool to avoid spyware and stay safe on the Internet is your own brain. Free software with no potential upgrades or strings attached, websites that are…

that has implemented such success for healthcare would be Health Information Technology (HIT). HIT can generally be described as applications of certain types of technology and information processing using both computer software and hardware for the entry, storage, retrieval, sharing, and use of health care information. (BOOK) Health information technology generally includes three types of advanced technology, which are electronic health records (EHRs), personal health records (PHRs), and…

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, also known as the HITECH Act was signed into law on February 17, 2009. It was enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as ARRA. This Act was passed to encourage the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology (HHS, par 1) and to add changes to HIPAAs original provisions. The HITECH Act significantly modifies the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also…

Language, Fourth Edition, privacy is the quality or condition of being secluded from the presence or view of others. Privacy is a right we as Americans have protected under the first and fourth amendment. Unfortunately with the growth of technology and its expansion into the common workplace privacy has become a big concern within the work arena. Employees feel that because they work in America, they have the right to go to work knowing that their employer will not invade their privacy. What…

Health information management professionals are considered to be highly skilled in data analytics. Health information management provides in depth analysis skills to get the best answers and are skilled and practiced in a number of facilities. From ambulatory care facilities to mental health facilities they are continually using analysis techniques as well as visualization tools to improve decisions making about data collections and use. Data can be used to improve protocol, practices, track…