The top EHR privacy concerns

Around 83% of physicians are concerned about unauthorized parties accessing private patient information through their electronic health record systems, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physicians and Electronic Health Records Report,” published Nov. 29. 

Advertisement

Survey respondents who have privacy concerns about EHR systems identified four key threat areas. 

The leading EHR privacy threats: 

Editor’s note: Respondents could select more than one threat; totals do not equal 100. 

1. Unauthorized access to patient information: 83% 

2. Theft of patient information by a hacker: 79% 

3. Loss of patient information through technological malfunction: 66% 

4. Internal compromise of patient records: 55%

At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 18–20 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in ASC News

Advertisement

Comments are closed.