Federal healthcare regulations should include clear standards for information security so those implementing electronic health records know exactly what steps they need to take, says risk management expert Mac McMillan.
Glaringly lacking, or a positive first step? Both terms have been used to describe the newly-released summary of proposed changes to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
In an exclusive interview, Russo says the new update includes some clarifications and guidance that will create greater flexibility for merchants -- but no new requirements.
The long-anticipated new version of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard includes no new requirements - just clarifications and new guidance on existing components.
Fear of data loss and inappropriate behavior leads many employers to introduce strict controls on access to social media sites. Here are the six essentials of an effective social media policy.
The United States has a long way to go in leveraging information technology to minimize the health impacts of natural disasters, disease outbreaks, terrorist attacks and other incidents.
Those hoping to prevent major health information breaches should pay attention to valuable lessons to be learned from recent breach incidents reported to federal regulators.
Although many electronic health record software companies likely will add a long list of security capabilities this year, it remains to be seen whether hospitals and physicians will actually put those capabilities to good use.
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