How to Mitigate Healthcare Insider Threats?

The workforce must be trained about the permissible uses and disclosures of protected health information (PHI), as well as the risks associated with specific actions, patient privacy, and data security.

Fremont, CA: Insider breaches are the most serious data security hazard in the healthcare industry. The primary motivation for these unlawful attacks is monetary gain. So, how can healthcare organizations safeguard against insider threats? Continue reading.

Educate Employees - The workforce must be trained about the permissible uses and disclosures of protected health information (PHI), as well as the risks associated with specific actions, patient privacy, and data security. For instance, when a celebrity is admitted to the hospital, personnel may be tempted to check at their medical records out of curiosity.