Information Policy in the Healthcare Environment

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This paper states that information security in the healthcare environment is critical to its ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and ensure the reliability of that data. The paper points out that configuration management, which ensures that the system is continually assessed to determine the impact of changes, is an integral component of security management. The paper discusses that healthcare IT is increasingly moving to more interactive, Web-based services to better meet the needs of patients.

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Introduction
Problem Statement and Goal
Relevance and Significance
Barriers and Issues
Approach

From the Paper:

"The accuracy, security and privacy of all medical records are some of the most important objectives, as the healthcare environment moves forward in utilizing the electronic patient record. Rules of behavior policies are created and users agree to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to a user being given access to the system. The rules are based on the needs of the various users of the system. The security provided by the rules is only as stringent as is necessary to provide adequate security for information in the system. Such rules are clearly designed to demarcate responsibilities and expected behavior of all individuals with access to the system."

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