EHR Privacy and Security

EHR Privacy and Security

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:

How did the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and Computer-Based Patient Record Institute (CPRI) lead the way in the conceptualization of EHRs?

Describe the HITECH Act and how it has impacted EHR design and use.

Explain the pros and cons of the HITECH Act. Provide at least two pros and two cons. 

Describe Promoting Interoperability (formerly called Meaningful Use) as outlined in the HITECH Act.

Describe at least five different types of security measures, and include the components of each security measure.

Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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