The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology's Chief Privacy Officer recently released this instructional guide on the importance of privacy and security of health information for health care providers. A key component of the electronic health record incentive program, an effective privacy and security program must be integrated into participating medical practices. The guide can be used as a resource by health care providers to make privacy and security of health information a priority to their staffs and in their offices.
Download full text as a PDF: Guide to Privacy and Security of Health Information