Describe the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules as well as the reasons those rules do or do not apply to this type of technology.

Describe the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules as well as the reasons those rules do or do not apply to this type of technology.

In the first week of your internship, the CIO approaches your team and asks you to research electronic health records (EHRs). She says, “I must give a presentation at a staff meeting next week. The paper must focus on EHRs, which our organization is considering implementing. ” The CIO adds that you must consider the effect of this technology on health care as well as the privacy and security implications of adopting the EHRs. Describe the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules as well as the reasons those rules do or do not apply to this type of technology. Introduction

EHRs as an emerging technology in the industry

Effect of this new technology on health care

Conclusion