EHR

Is EHR Secure?

You work as a HIPAA Privacy Officer at a clinic that is about to implement an Electronic Health Record system. Some of the doctors have expressed concerns that the electronic records may not be as safe as paper, leaving them vulnerable to hackers, and they worry about what would happen in the event of a power outage. What safeguards would you recommend be put into place to alleviate their concerns? Do some research on the Internet, and include the URLs for any websites you reference in your posts.