This means a company can rent access to software over the Internet or a WAN for a monthly fee. While there is a clear appeal for the ASP, it may force healthcare providers to choose between sometimes conflicting values of privacy and easy access. Securing against electronic data tampering and theft is both an information technology issue and a significant risk management concern. No one disputes the value of firewalls, but everyone agrees that security begins at home. Careless employees or disgruntled former employees cause far more problems than do hackers.
Encryption can solve the first issue.
The answer to the second is authentication. When you start bringing in the users, your system is going to be as trustworthy as the least trustworthy person who touches it . Inc. Judy Elkourie, RN, BSN, CMCN, is currently employed by Electronic Healthcare Systems, Inc. as a Product Manager for Clinical Products. Her nursing career spans more than 20 years, including clinical expertise in both hospital and ambulatory care settings, case management, managed care, disease management, and health care software design. Inc. He has over 15 years experience in the software industry, with domain expertise in Microsoft platforms and healthcare related applications.