
Given the significant risks associated with data breaches, accreditation provides assurance that an organization is dedicated to protecting sensitive information.
Lee Barrett is the Commission Executive Director for DirectTrust

Given the significant risks associated with data breaches, accreditation provides assurance that an organization is dedicated to protecting sensitive information.

Accreditation and certification programs can help organizations address gaps and demonstrate to other providers, partners, and insurers that they are serious about protecting healthcare data.

True interoperability of patient data has been a goal for decades. But any enthusiasm must be tempered by the security and privacy issues healthcare companies continue to experience.