decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 9 (September)
Keep revenue with 7 mobile data encryption tips for non-EHR practices
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Article Overview
This article covers practical privacy and security guidance for medical practices that do not yet use EHR systems but still transmit or store patient information on mobile devices, email, and portable media. It focuses on common risk areas, compliance concerns, and general safeguards discussed by a health technology expert and other industry sources. The piece is relevant to practice administrators, billing teams, and staff responsible for protecting PHI in day-to-day operations.
Why This Topic Matters
Mobile devices, email, and portable storage can expose patient information if they are lost, stolen, or intercepted. Understanding the article helps non-EHR practices evaluate basic safeguards that reduce breach risk and support patient data protection.
Article Sections
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Compliance
Introduces the privacy and security risks associated with patient information stored or transmitted on mobile devices. Discusses why non-EHR practices are especially concerned about breaches and recovery costs.
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Seven proven strategies for practices not yet on electronic health records systems
Presents a set of practical safeguards for handling patient information outside an EHR environment. Covers communication channels, email protection, file handling, network choices, device security, and portable media.
What You Will Learn
- Why mobile-device and email security matter for practices without EHR systems
- Common risk areas for patient information in day-to-day practice operations
- General categories of safeguards used to reduce exposure of protected health information
- How practices can think about safer communication and file-sharing methods
- What types of device and storage protections are commonly discussed for office use
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice administrators
- Office managers
- Billing and compliance staff
- Healthcare IT support teams
- Small practices without EHR systems
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