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Health Information Technology, HIPAA, and Need for Risk Analysis

Monday, October 9th, 2017

How does HIPAA law apply to health information technology? Know the role of risk analysis to maintain privacy and security of electronic health information.

The term “health information technology” (health IT) is a broad concept that encompasses an array of technologies to store, share, and analyze health information. With an increasing number of providers plunging into the vast pool of HIT, it becomes imperative that you have a clear vision of the association between HIT and HIPAA, along with the need to perform risk analyses.

Health Information Technology Involves Risk

Related: A Complete Guide To HIPAA Law: How It Keeps Your Privacy Protected

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