Question

CAHIIM Subdomain II.B.1

Apply confidentiality, privacy and security measures, and policies and procedures for internal and external use an exchange to protect electronic health information.

Case Study:

Assume that your parents have decided to create individual PHRs. They found a vendor online, Microsoft Health Vault, and want your advice as an HIM student, about using their service. They are quick to tell you the vendor is HIPAA-compliant. Offer your opinion on using that vendor and be sure to address your concern about medical identity theft in your response.

NOTE: Your response should be AT LEAST a half page single spaced in 12 point font. I should be able to see that you researched this company and the identify theft standards which surround PHRs in your response.

Answer 1

- Microsoft Healthvault is a new initiative by Microsoft to gather , store and share health information securely. By storing health information in this health record you can share your health information to your family , friends and healthcare care professionals online and that too securely.

- Each and every individual of the family can make their electronic health record and even for pets we can make it

- Every individual will have separate login IDs to access their health record .

- It also provides the option to share specific information to other people and programs.

Health is one of the most personal , private and emotional aspects of life. Its privacy is vital part of electronic health records.

Microsoft Healthvault provides privacy and theft standard are based on its four principles :-

- the health record is controlled by the client itself

- Client decides what information has to be entered in the electronic health record.

- Client decides who can see and use their information for health care purpose.

- Microsoft Healthvault don't use client information for commercial purposes without getting the permission and informing the client .

- It is HIPAA ( Health insurance portability and accountability act) compliant and follows the standards of HIPAA that are :-

- Privacy requirements

- Security requirements

- Electronic transactions and code sets standard requirements

- National identifier requirements

Using this vendor to maintain electronic health record is safe and secure and also enables to share health information with other and programs by maintaining confidentiality.