Privacy and security solutions for interoperable health information exchange

Abstract

The encouragement of health information technology (HIT) to improve efficiency, reduce medical errors, improve quality of care, and provide better information for patients and physicians. At that time, the US President also called for widespread adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) by 2014 so that health information will follow patients throughout their self-care in a flawless and secure mode. Reaching this determined goal requires cooperation among Federal agencies and departments that plays vital role in advancing and understanding the use of health IT, management across all Federal HIT programmes; and coordination with the private sector.