European Legislation Creates Emphasis on Patient Data Safety Issues.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c63691) announces the addition of new Frost & Sullivan report Patient Data Safety in Healthcare Industry in Europe to their offering.This Frost & Sullivan research titled Patient Data Safety in Healthcare Industry in Europe provides a detailed analysis of the current scenario persisting per·sist intr.v. per·sist·ed, per·sist·ing, per·sists 1. To be obstinately repetitious, insistent, or tenacious. 2. in Europe pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to patient data safety. The study also includes the main drivers, restraints and regulatory trends that are influencing the healthcare IT industry in Europe. Finally, it offers strategic recommendations to industry participants. Market Sectors Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research: * Hospitals * Life Sciences Market Overview European Legislation Creates Emphasis on Patient Data Safety Issues Patient data safety is one of the most critical issues faced by the European healthcare information technology industry. Data privacy and security has always been a major issue of concern. This has resulted in a strong emphasis on patient data safety throughout Europe. The rapid development of information and communication technology is a key factor that threatens the privacy of data and this is a concern for individuals and the society at large. "Legislation necessitating a stable healthcare IT infrastructure and stressing on patient data safety is a major driver," notes the analyst of this research service. 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Other regulations include the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1996. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website, Title I of HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when (HIPPA Hip´pa n. 1. (Zool.) A genus of marine decapod crustaceans, which burrow rapidly in the sand by pushing themselves backward; - called also bait bug ltname>. See Illust. under Anomura. ) as well as Ontario's Freedom of Information and the Protection of Privacy Act. Privacy of data is ensured by adopting encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. for personal data protection and blind signatures. Blind signature in one form of digital signature, where the content is disguised dis·guise tr.v. dis·guised, dis·guis·ing, dis·guis·es 1. a. To modify the manner or appearance of in order to prevent recognition. b. To furnish with a disguise. 2. before it is signed. They are typically employed where the signer and the message author are different parties. Presently, data protection and IT security, combined with compatibility issues of data formats are the major challenges affecting patient data safety. Electronic heath records pose security and privacy problems. Moreover, the degree of access is a significant challenge. "The problem lies in identifying the level of information access to each employee in the organisation," explains the analyst. "In this scenario, industry participants should focus on standardising data formats and ensuring access of patient data only to authorised Adj. 1. authorised - endowed with authority authorized lawful - conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of dissent" legitimate - of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful individuals." Content Outline: 1. Executive Summary 2. Glossary 3. Research Methodology 4. Industry Challenges 5. Patient Data Safety in Europe 6. Standards 7. Strategic Recommendations 8. Database of Key Industry Participants 9. Decision Support Database For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c63691 |
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