E/M Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 45
PRIVACY: Maintain Your Privacy With These Safeguards
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Article Overview
This article discusses healthcare privacy protection practices in response to heightened concern about breaches involving protected health information. It focuses on general safeguards such as encryption, stronger password practices, portable device security, removable media handling, and organizational privacy policies. The piece is aimed at healthcare organizations, privacy and compliance staff, and IT/security personnel who manage PHI security requirements.
Why This Topic Matters
Patient privacy incidents can create legal, operational, and reputational risk for healthcare organizations. Understanding common safeguards helps readers assess how to better protect PHI and align internal practices with current privacy expectations.
What You Will Learn
- Why healthcare privacy protections are receiving increased attention
- How encryption is presented as a key safeguard for sensitive information
- The importance of strong passwords for protected devices and files
- Considerations for securing removable media and portable storage
- Why organizational privacy policies and employee awareness matter for PHI protection
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare providers
- Privacy and compliance officers
- Health system administrators
- IT and information security staff
- Medical office managers
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