Patient Privacy (HIPPA) and Data Security

Topics for Security Talk

1. PHI = personal health information

2. Security

a. Passwords – 8 characters can be hacked in less than 1 minute

b. Two Factor Authentication

c. Confidentiality refers to protection of information shared with an attorney, therapist, physician (or other) from being shared with third parties without express consent. ... Privacy, on the other hand, refers to the legal protection of personal medical information from being shared on a public platform.Mar 4, 2019

3. Privacy

a. Professional Code of Ethics

1. A pharmacist respects the autonomy and dignity of each patient. A pharmacist promotes the right of self-determination and recognizes individual self-worth by encouraging patients to participate in decisions about their health. A pharmacist communicates with patients in terms that are understandable.

b. HIPAA

i. The HIPAA Privacy Rule for the first time creates national standards to protect individuals' medical records and other personal health information. It gives patients more control over their health information. It sets boundaries on the use and release of health records.

1. www.hhs.gov › hipaa › for-individuals › faq › what-does-the-hipaa-priv...

ii. Treatment

iii. Administration/Utilization

iv. Payment

c. HealthIT.gov

i. The privacy and security of patient health information is a top priority for patients and their families, health care providers and professionals, and the government. ... The Security Rule sets rules for how your health information must be kept secure with administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. Dec 17, 2018 HealhtIT.gov

4. HIPAA

a. Treatment

b. Administration/Utilization

c. Payment

5. Controversy over Security

a. Pro: Data needed for treatment

b. Con: How data is used?

c. Long, detailed responses to data security before it can be used

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