At least 150 word answer Telemedicine and the electronic health and medical records show the wide impact that technology has made on the heatlh care industry. As you have indicated it has created a format that allows remote and distant connectivity. I've

At least 150 word answer

Telemedicine and the electronic health and medical records show the wide impact that technology has made on the heatlh care industry.  As you have indicated it has created a format that allows remote and distant connectivity.

I've read several articles regarding the use of telemedicine for remote consultations that span the globe. Along with the broad use of technology is a risk for data loss or integrity breaches.  Due to these risks the government has developed a Hi-tech Act and expanded the requirements for reporting and treatment of data breaches.

How do you think that the risks could best be minimized?