A comprehensive overview of healthcare information security and privacy for practitioners, focusing on the HCISPP certification. It covers critical areas such as medical coding systems (DRG, ICD, SNOMED CT), revenue cycle management, and workflow management in clinical and business settings. A significant portion addresses the regulatory environment, detailing patient rights, care, safety, and key legislation like HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, and PIPEDA, alongside international data transfer considerations. Furthermore, the text explores information governance in healthcare, including security governance, risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO, HITRUST), and third-party risk management with a focus on cloud computing and medical device security. It also emphasizes essential information technologies such such as EHRs and mobile device management, highlighting the data lifecycle and the interplay between privacy and security concepts.
