EHR Privacy and Security

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 The purpose of this assignment is to understand how legislation has driven EHR design and use.

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation (10-15 slides) reflecting on the legislation that has affected the privacy and security of EHRs. Each slide should include speaker notes. Address the following:

  1. How did the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and Computer-Based Patient Record Institute (CPRI) lead the way in the conceptualization of EHRs?
  2. Describe the HITECH Act and how it has impacted EHR design and use.
  3. Explain at least two benefits and challenges of the HITECH Act  
  4. Describe Promoting Interoperability (formerly called Meaningful Use) as outlined in the HITECH Act.
  5. Describe at least five different types of security measures and include the components of each security measure.