Healthcare innovations: Enhancing patient privacy and security in the digital era.

Autor: Lo P; Privacy Horizon Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Healthcare management forum [Healthc Manage Forum] 2024 Sep; Vol. 37 (5), pp. 363-365. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 22.
DOI: 10.1177/08404704241254820
Abstrakt: Technology integration in the healthcare industry has resulted in unparalleled efficiency and accessibility to healthcare services. However, this digital transformation has also created new vulnerabilities, particularly in cyberattacks, which pose significant patient safety and privacy threats. To address this issue, healthcare providers must proactively safeguard patient data and mitigate cybersecurity risks. This includes implementing robust security protocols, adhering to established privacy regulations, and selecting digital health solutions from vendors prioritizing privacy and security. By doing so, the healthcare industry can ensure that patients' personal and personal health information remains private and secure while maintaining the efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services.
Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
Databáze: MEDLINE