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🌐 Navigating the Digital Frontier: Safeguarding Patient Privacy in the Era of Electronic Health Records 🏥 Under the guidance of Dr. Preeti Khanna, my team Dr Priyanka Shetty, Sweety Singh, Dr Swarali Donglikar, Dr.Rushabh Khanderia, Dr. Sakchi Pandey and I are Thrilled to share insights from our IT Project report, shedding light on the challenges and solutions in the pervasive realm of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems. 🔍 Problem Statement: The increasing use of EHR systems in healthcare organizations has sparked privacy concerns, ranging from security breaches to unauthorized access. Our report delves into the ethical and practical challenges faced by healthcare professionals in ensuring the confidentiality of patient data. 🎯 Objectives: Identify key privacy issues encompassing storage, access, processing, and sharing of EHR data. Assess the impact of privacy concerns on patient care, trust, and the healthcare ecosystem. Evaluate existing measures and policies aimed at mitigating EHR privacy risks. Propose recommendations and best practices for enhanced privacy and security in compliance with ethical standards and regulations. 🌐 The Ecosystem Overview: Explore the dynamic landscape of Electronic Health Records, understanding its evolution, challenges, and transformative impact on healthcare. Our report provides a comprehensive view of the EHR ecosystem, spotlighting its significance in the digital era. 🚀 Key Takeaways: Privacy challenges in EHR systems demand urgent attention for maintaining patient trust and regulatory compliance. The report assesses the real-world impact of EHR-related privacy concerns on patient care and the broader healthcare landscape. Evaluation of existing measures aims to foster improvement and better protection of sensitive health data. 🌟 Join the Conversation: Let's engage in a dialogue on safeguarding patient privacy in the digital age. What are your thoughts on the challenges and solutions in the Electronic Health Records space? Share your insights! 💬👥 #HealthTech #EHR #DigitalHealth #PrivacyProtection #HealthcareIT #DataSecurity #PatientCare #ITProjectReport

Did you know you can request a full audit of your medical record to see who has accessed your info? 🏥 In an age where data privacy is becoming increasingly critical, why stop at medical records? Imagine if we had the same transparency and control over all our personal data. 💡 Who accessed it? Where was it accessed? What was it used for? These are questions we should be able to answer, not just for our health data, but for all our digital information. Data transparency isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity and a right. It's time we start demanding the same level of scrutiny and accountability for our personal data as we do for our medical records. Under HIPAA, healthcare organizations are required to maintain audit logs of access to patient records. These logs must include: Who accessed the data: The identity of the person who viewed or modified the record. When the data was accessed: The specific date and time of access. Where the data was accessed: The location or device used to access the information. What actions were taken: Whether the data was viewed, modified, or shared. This level of transparency ensures that patients can hold entities accountable for the privacy and security of their sensitive health information. Imagine applying similar audit log requirements to ALL our personal data. We could know exactly who is accessing our information, when, where, and for what purpose. #DataPrivacy #Transparency #DigitalSecurity #HealthData #PersonalData #HIPAA #AuditLogs

A recent survey revealed that over 75% of enterprises are hesitant to use commercial LLMs in production, primarily due to concerns about data privacy. That's a big red flag, considering how sensitive healthcare data is. But why are Private LLMs the answer? Data privacy: With Private LLMs, your data stays under your control, completely within your infrastructure. This means better compliance with healthcare regulations like HIPAA, and no sleepless nights worrying about data breaches. Customization: Every healthcare organization's needs are different. Private LLMs can be built to fit exactly what you need, whether it's patient data analysis, clinical decision support, or personalized patient interactions. Cost control: Deploying private LLMs might sound pricey upfront, but they offer a better ROI in the long run. You avoid ongoing costs to third-party vendors, and you keep critical intellectual property in-house. In short, using open-source and private hosting solutions gives you the flexibility to innovate on your terms without compromising on security or efficiency.  And let’s be honest, in healthcare, staying ahead technologically without risking patient trust is the ultimate balancing act. #HealthcareInnovation #DataPrivacy #AIinHealthcare #healthcare #ai 

The revision of CAN/DGSI 103-2 represents a critical step in ensuring the secure and efficient exchange of health information. In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, this update will help organizations strengthen the privacy and security of sensitive patient data while promoting interoperability across health systems.

Really great timing for Digital Governance Council | Conseil de gouvernance numérique updated 103-2 standard as we see a national ground swell and investments within the provinces and territories to give patients more access to and empowerment to share their health data. At IDENTOS Inc. we have been firm believers in the need to drive technology investments and policy to a more citizen / patient centric model to unlock value.

Healthcare's digital transformation relies heavily on secure, seamless data exchange. To drive innovation and improve patient outcomes, organizations must balance interoperability with robust data protection. Recent advancements in APIs, encryption, and consent management are paving the way for trusted health information networks (HINs). By leveraging these technologies, healthcare providers can confidently share sensitive data while maintaining patient trust. At Conductiv, we have competent IT managed service providers that can help you navigate this complex landscape and optimize your IT organization - send me a note to learn more! #Healthcare #IT #DigitalFootprint

🔓 Unlocking the Power of HIPAA-Compliant Analytics in Healthcare 📊 Data is transforming healthcare, but privacy remains a top priority. In this article, Demetrios Kontizas from Alliance Innovations & Nexus Analytics explores how HIPAA-compliant analytics enable healthcare providers to leverage data insights securely—improving patient care, streamlining operations, and reducing costs. Understanding and applying these compliance-focused tools is essential for healthcare organizations in today’s digital landscape. 🌐 Read the full article to see how HIPAA compliance can drive smarter, safer data strategies in healthcare 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02XCx9m0 #HealthcareAnalytics #HIPAA #DataSecurity #HealthcareInnovation #ComplianceInsights #PatientCare

The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) has released the first revision of CAN/DGSI 103-2, Digital Trust and Identity – Part 2: Delivery of Healthcare Services. This revised standard provides updated requirements for the secure exchange of health information in federated health networks and enhances the digital trust framework for the healthcare sector.   This revision introduces two major updates: 1️⃣ Expanded Terms and Definitions: Clarifications have been added to ensure better understanding and implementation of the standard. 2️⃣ Increased Clarity on Access Controls and Authorization: The revision provides more detailed guidance on managing access controls, authorization, and the protection of personal health data within digital systems. The standard aims to facilitate the creation of user-centric, interoperable health networks that improve the accessibility and security of healthcare services. It addresses crucial topics such as user agency, data standards, privacy, consent, and identity re-use, all while ensuring compliance with local regulatory and legislative requirements. Head over here to consult and download the newly revised standard: https://lnkd.in/dBSHU_NX

ASTP finalizes pared down HTI-2 interoperability rule which is focused on TEFCA-related provisions, but comments on other parts of the proposal could be included in future regulations, according to an agency spokesperson. The scope of the rule and the number of comments made it challenging to finalize the proposed regulation in its entirety quickly, a spokesperson for the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology told Healthcare Dive. Emily Olsen has the story for Healthcare Dive: https://bit.ly/4gthAHi | #TEFCA #ASTP #Interoperability

🔍 Did you know that one of the best ways to keep data safe is to not keep it at all? ⚕️ Access to patient data is crucial for providing safe and high-quality care. However, the rise in cyberattacks poses a significant risk to the healthcare sector. Deleting or anonymizing data in Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are not reasonable protective measures when it comes to patient data. Preventing unauthorized access to patient data is therefore key to keeping information safe. 🛡️ Leyr serves as a bridge between systems that capture patient data and systems that store it, such as EHRs. A key aspect of our approach to information security is that Leyr does not store any patient data. This is a deliberate design choice to minimize security risks. 🔐 By not storing patient data, Leyr eliminates a potential target surface for cyberattacks, thereby contributing to the overall security of the digital healthcare infrastructure. 📢 To learn more about how Leyr can help you securely manage your digital healthcare needs, visit our website or contact us today! #infosec #interoperability #healthtech