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Ensuring the Security of Electronic Health Records

Jul 22, 2011 | 2:33

Electronic health records (EHRs) are transforming the way medicine is practiced. With EHRs, providers can access their patients' health information instantaneously. And EHRs are about more than just data, they are about people. They contain the narrative of a patient's health history. That's why ensuring the security of EHRs is a top priority for providers.

As stated in the video, "Behind every EHR is a person. Our patients and families trust us [health care providers] to protect all of the health information they provide for us."