Healthcare Information Security in the Cyber World

Integrity, efficiency, and accessibility in healthcare aren't new issues, but it has been only in recent years that they have gained significant traction with the US government passing a number of laws to greatly enhance the exchange of medical information amidst all relevant stakeholders. While many plans have been created, guidelines formed, and national strategies forged, there are still significant gaps in how actual technology will be applied to achieve these goals. A holistic approach with adequate input and support from all vital partakers is key to appropriate problem modeling and accurate solution determination. To this effect, this research presents a cognitive science-based solution by addressing comprehensive compliance implementation as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the certified Electronic Health Record standard, and the federal Meaningful Use program. Using the developed standardized frameworks, an all-inclusive technological solution is presented to provide accessibility, efficiency, and integrity of healthcare information security systems.