HHS' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has announced a Mobile Device Roundtable in Washington, D.C., on March 16 to discuss health information security on mobile devices.
The Roundtable will include three panels of federal agency representatives, practicing providers and representatives from research, provider and industry organizations. The discussion will cover a variety of initiatives including:
• The current legal framework for mobile devices accessing, storing and/or transmitting health information;
• Everyday usage of mobile devices by providers and other healthcare professionals;
• How to safeguard health information on mobile devices.
Individuals may participate in the roundtable in-person or by webcast. To register online and view more details, click here.
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The Roundtable will include three panels of federal agency representatives, practicing providers and representatives from research, provider and industry organizations. The discussion will cover a variety of initiatives including:
• The current legal framework for mobile devices accessing, storing and/or transmitting health information;
• Everyday usage of mobile devices by providers and other healthcare professionals;
• How to safeguard health information on mobile devices.
Individuals may participate in the roundtable in-person or by webcast. To register online and view more details, click here.
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