Mobile Device Privacy and Security | Providers & Professionals | HealthIT.gov

Mobile Device Privacy and Security | Providers & Professionals | HealthIT.gov

Your health info, on the go

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services sent this bulletin at 01/07/2013 09:58 AM EST

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. HHS HealthBeat (January 7, 2013) Your health info, on the go Take the Next Step Privacy and Security Using mobile devices, tablets and smart phones, to access health information is becoming more common. Problem is, the people using those tools are not security experts. At HHS, the Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has developed an educational initiative to help doctors, if they use mobile devices, keep your health info safe. Listen to the full Podcast

Your Mobile Device and Health Information Privacy and Security

Physicians, health care providers and other health care professionals are using smartphones, laptops and tablets in their work. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has gathered these tips and information to help you protect and secure health information patients entrust to you when using mobile devices.