A patient who is requesting a copy of all prescriptions filled over the past year needs to be told that the prescriptions can be sent through the e-mail but it is risky because the information is not secure.
Privacy and security are crucial components to guarantee that health information technology rightly serves the patients and keeps their health data secure.
To achieve these targets, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) lays down minimum federal standards for both privacy and security of protected health information (PHI).
HIPAA is applicable to institutions as well as individuals who submit claims electronically. Pharmacies and pharmacists are included under the HIPAA privacy and security rules.
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