Federal authorities on Feb. 24 released a proposed rule setting certification standards for electronic health record software for Stage 2 of the HITECH Act EHR incentive program.
The Obama administration's Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights should be seen as a vital document to help shape an expansive and globally accepted privacy framework in the United States, privacy and data security lawyer Lisa Sotto says.
Proposed rules for Stage 2 of the HITECH Act electronic health record incentive program, to be unveiled today, will contain a substantial list of new privacy and security requirements, federal officials confirm.
A social media policy is essential for healthcare organizations using social networks as new communication channels. But what needs to be considered when drafting such a policy?
This is the first RSA Conference since 2011's high-profile security breaches. How did those incidents influence this year's agenda? Hugh Thompson explains in an exclusive event preview.
Clever motivational techniques can play an important role in making sure patient privacy is protected and in creating a corporate culture that values security.
Implementing a mobile device management system is critical for ensuring the security of patient information. But what questions should organizations ask mobile device management vendors to ensure they pick the right system?
To protect privacy without adversely affecting the quality of healthcare, hospitals and clinics need to monitor records access and use access controls, a medical informatics expert at Kaiser Permanente says.
Mobile security is a new discussion track at RSA Conference, but it's long been a hot topic for CISOs. Entrust's Dave Rockvam discusses BYOD and how organizations are securing personally-owned devices.
Winning CEOs' support for information security investments requires clearly explaining the business impact of inadequate security, says consultant Eric Mueller.
Healthcare organizations need to make sure they don't overlook certain key risk management and security steps. Learn from industry experts exactly what those key measures are.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is establishing the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a public-private collaboration aimed at accelerating the widespread adoption of integrated cybersecurity tools and technologies.
The insider threat: It's a top challenge for any organization, and it's a hot topic for RSA Conference attendees. Dawn Cappelli and Randy Trzeciak preview their new book, The CERT Guide to Insider Threats.
A mobile device management system is critical to any effort to accommodate the use of personally owned mobile devices for work purposes, says Bill Spooner, CIO at Sharp Healthcare.
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