Information Security in Healthcare: Managing Risk

An essential guide for implementing a comprehensive information security program! Information Security in Healthcare: Managing Risk is the essential guide for implementing a comprehensive information security management program in the modern healthcare environment. Combining the experience and insights of top healthcare IT managers and information security professionals, this book offers detailed coverage of myriad topics, including:
• IT security governance
• Risk management and strategic planning
• Data management and portability
• Identity and access management
• Sharing patient information
• Portable devices and medical device security implications
• Remote access
• Workforce training
• Incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity
• Developing compliance strategies
• Outsourcing
• Information assurance Special features of the book include a sample security plan and links to additional tools and resources.