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Implications of Florida’s Electronic Health Records Data Storage Law

Joseph Cantrell, JD  |  

Conclusion

In the end, the solution to patient data security is not likely to be found in more state laws. We know our members take the security of their patient data seriously. It is not just an essential part of a practice; it is an essential part of keeping and maintaining patient trust. EHR vendors also understand this, which is why most of them have state-of-the-art data protection systems. We must continue to strive to set a high standard for patient data security. In doing so, we not only make Florida’s law unnecessary, but we also make patient data safer. That is ultimately everyone’s goal.

Joseph Cantrell, JD, is the director of state affairs and community relations for the ACR.

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References

  1. Statista. Number of data breaches in the United States from 2013 to 2019, by industry. 2020 Jan.
  2. Statista. Most common causes of healthcare data breaches in the United States in 2022. 2023 Jan.
  3. National Cyber Security Index. https://ncsi.ega.ee/ncsi-index/?order=rank. Accessed 2023 Aug 7.

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