Telehealth Privacy And Security Tips For Healthcare Providers and Patients

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Abstract:

In response to social distancing recommendations resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers are rapidly deploying remote or virtual healthcare services to sustain care for their patients. In many cases, telehealth approaches are new to the patient and the provider and may involve ad hoc solutions to meet communications needs as we contend with a national medical emergency. Maintaining patient privacy remains important. Below are some recommendations from MITRE to maintain patient privacy and security in these challenging times.

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Author Organization(s):
MITRE
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Publication Date:
2020 Jul 09
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Collection: TRECMS
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Descriptor(s):
covid-19, security, telemedicine, line of sight, emergencies, medical personnel, health, authentication, communication equipment, cryptography, first responders, materials, scheduling (production), weapons support equipment
Keyword(s):
patient privacy, coronavirus, SARS-COV-2, telehealth, HIPAA, data breaches
Subject Categories:
Mathematical and Computer Sciences; Biological and Medical Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Update Date:
2021 Mar 18