PHI

Health Data Security and Compliance Health data is personal and sensitive. This includes patient names, dates of birth, medical notes, test results, and billing records. In the United States, laws like HIPAA set the rules to protect this data. For health teams, security and compliance go hand in hand. Clear practices reduce risk and build trust with patients. Security means more than a lock on a file. It is about who can see data, how it moves, and how it is stored. Compliance means following laws and contracts that govern PHI. Together they help avoid fines, protect patient rights, and support good care. ...

HealthTech Data: Privacy, Security, and Patient Care Health technology collects many types of data: patient records, wearables, notes, and billing. This data helps doctors tailor care, speed diagnoses, and support research. But it also creates privacy risks. When data is misused or exposed, patients can suffer, and health systems lose trust and money. This article explains how privacy and security work together to protect patients while keeping care fast and useful. ...