The new law also directs NIST to collaborate with industry to develop cloud computing standards, formalizing NIST's cloud computing activities begun in the past two years.
Federal authorities have unveiled details for a permanent program to certify electronic health records software for the HITECH Act EHR incentive program.
As it expands its presence in healthcare, Verizon has set the ambitious goal of issuing free digital credentials to 2.3 million clinicians, says Steven Archer, who heads the innovation incubator group at Verizon Business.
The Office of the Inspector General will scrutinize the privacy and security policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the details of the HITECH Act electronic health record incentive program.
Researchers explore adapting geolocation technology to identify where data reside on the cloud so organizations can comply with IT security laws and regulations, RSA Chief Technology Officer Bret Hartman says.
Hospitals and physicians, effective Jan. 3, can apply for the HITECH Act electronic health record incentive payments. But will the program be a successful catalyst?
As 2010 draws to a close, federal regulators have a long list of unfinished business in drafting regulations and launching programs to protect patient privacy and bolster information security, as mandated under the HITECH Act.
Not having an IT security certification doesn't disqualify you from getting that next job or promotion, but it could be a factor. Here are our picks of the five IT security certifications that will be most in demand in the new year.
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