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The Security Scrutinizer

Protecting the Safety of Medical Devices

July 29, 2010 - Howard Anderson

Howard Anderson
In a welcome move, two federal agencies are joining forces to support the movement toward broadband and wireless-enabled medical devices while protecting consumer safety....
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The Security Scrutinizer

Patient Consent: A Difficult HIE Issue

July 28, 2010 - Howard Anderson

Howard Anderson
Where do you stand on the issue of obtaining patient consent for exchanging health records among organizations?...
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Industry Insights

Creating an 'EHR Security Ecosystem'

July 27, 2010 - Jack Daniel

Jack Daniel
Rather than taking a piecemeal approach to security, hospitals and clinics implementing electronic health records should create a comprehensive strategy....
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The Public Eye

IT Security Profession: Heal Thyself

July 22, 2010 - Eric Chabrow

Eric Chabrow
Cybersecurity Lessons to Be Learned from the Medicine Field...
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The Public Eye

Harsh Words for Professional Infosec Certification

July 21, 2010 - Eric Chabrow

Eric Chabrow
Commission: Creating a Dangerously False Sense of Security...
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The Expert's View

Prepare Now For HIPAA Modifications

July 20, 2010 - Rebecca Herold

Rebecca Herold
Although the proposal to modify the HIPAA privacy, security and enforcement rules is not yet a final regulation, the time to prepare for compliance is now....
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The Security Scrutinizer

Encryption: No Mandate So Far

July 19, 2010 - Howard Anderson

Howard Anderson
A new batch of rules stops short of mandating the use of encryption. Is a mandate necessary?...