Here are six strategies for protecting patient health information, according to a report by EHR review site Software Advice called "HIPAA Breaches: Minimizing Risks and Patient Fears IndustryView | 2015."
1. Conduct a security risk analysis at least annually, preferably by a professional.
2. Implement software, such as an electronic health record system, and encrypt mobile devices.
3. Conduct staff training with annual HIPAA courses and quizzes.
4. Encourage patient communication through engaging non-physician providers and educational outreach.
5. Implement a breach response plan, which includes a notification timeline.
6. Update data security policies as risks emerge.
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