Data Management

The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons reported “approximately 15 to 20 percent of Americans refuse to give information from their physicians due to privacy distress (Amatayakul, 2008).” Ironically, about “85 percent of physicians are estimated to deny information out of their patients’ records due to privacy concerns (Amatayakul, 2008).” In 2007 the Markle Foundation also reported that “8 out of 10 Americans voice their distress about the possibility of their data being advertised, without their consult, through marketers (Amatayakul, 2008).”

Now days, however, the lack of trust lays great heavily on business partners that are at a risk for exchanging health information (Glandon, 2008). In an effort to build trust amongst communities the Health Information Trust Alliance came up with different techniques. First, people should determine the level of trust in their organization ability to protect patient privacy. Second, follow through with efforts to secure the trust of your patients and the community you serve. Third, businesses should take unambiguous steps to provide patients with information about the EHR system also known as Electronic Health Record. And finally, business should allocate a brochure that can easily be access to their patients and staff members explaining the privacy and security precautions they must take.

These steps can be accomplished through various steps one of which includes the adoption of technology advancements. In 2006 a survey conducted by Harris Interactive announced 23 percent of Americans strong agree their privacy and medical records can be obtained through the adoption of computers much easily.

References

Amatayakul, M. (2008). Think a privacy breach couldn't happen at your facility? Think again. hfm (Healthcare Financial Management), 62(5), 100-101. Retrieved from: Computers & Applied Sciences Complete.

Glandon, G. L., Smaltz, D. H., & Slovensky, D. J. (2008). Information Systems for Health Care...