Healthcare IT News: Health IT Security

Health IT is the application of information technology to healthcare for improving the quality and effectiveness of healthcare. Health IT software solutions provide a high quality of care besides saving time and money. Health IT security or healthcare IT security is an essential component of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules. It focuses on the assessment of data security controls by conducting a risk assessment or implementing a risk management program for identifying vulnerabilities. With increasing cyberattacks on healthcare organizations, and cyber attackers developing specialized tools for stealing healthcare information, healthcare information security has become a critical security solution. It plays an essential role in protecting the privacy of patients and safeguarding sensitive healthcare data.