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Trust in The Future of Electronic Healthcare Data

Management and Security

By Coley Chavez, Chief of Staff and Compliance Officer of Genomic Life

Healthcare data is defined as “any information, which relates to the physical or mental health of an
individual, or the provision of health services to the individual.” This data stems from several sources,
including but not limited to electronic health records (EHRs), medical imaging, genomic testing, medical
devices, and claims data. The acceleration of technological improvements in healthcare throughout the
past decade has enabled millions of practitioners and patients to convert their healthcare data into useful,
actionable information.

However, considering prevalent cybersecurity attacks, there has been increased scrutiny of healthcare
data security management and measures in an ever-changing healthcare landscape. Earning an end-
user's trust is paramount to adopting innovative healthcare solutions.

The Landscape

Security and privacy are essential foundations when it comes to protecting healthcare data. How an
organization commits to this is critical, especially regarding data sharing.

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