Topic 4 – HCI 655 – EHR Privacy and Security
The purpose of this assignment is to understand how legislation has driven EHR design and use.
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation (10-15 slides) reflecting on the legislation that has affected the privacy and security of EHRs. Each slide should include speaker notes. Address the following:
- How did the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and Computer-Based Patient Record Institute (CPRI) lead the way in the conceptualization of EHRs?
- Describe the HITECH Act and how it has impacted EHR design and use.
- Explain at least two benefits and challenges of the HITECH Act
- Describe Promoting Interoperability (formerly called Meaningful Use) as outlined in the HITECH Act.
- Describe at least five different types of security measures and include the components of each security measure.
Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
https://healthitsecurity.com/
https://www.healthit.gov/
https://www.pewtrusts.org/-/
https://compliancy-group.com/
Requirements: 10-15 slides |
Answer preview
vLauded for modernizing cyber-security standards.
vIntroduction of the Breach Notification Rule.
vRequirement to notify persons affected by a data breach at the soonest time.
Expanded the nature of entities that require to maintain compliance
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