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Confusing laws, bad actors among the challenges facing healthcare data safety and patient privacy

The healthcare industry is facing challenges in data safety and patient privacy. One major concern is de-identified patient data, which can easily be re-identified and is no longer subject to HIPAA. Healthcare organizations are struggling to stay ahead of malicious actors and are focusing on training staff members and implementing system segregation. The industry also faces confusion due to the different laws at the state and federal levels, with a lack of a national legal standard. Better data management and investment in data security are seen as ways to improve data safety.

Source: www.healthcareitnews.com –

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