Healthcare data breaches cost organizations an average of $10.93 million per incident—the highest of any industry. Protecting patient privacy isn't just about compliance; it's about maintaining trust and delivering quality care.

Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy

Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy
This course is part of Basics of Healthcare Data Analytics: Boost Patient Outcomes Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital
Access provided by ExxonMobil
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What you'll learn
Least privilege is critical to healthcare data security, ensuring users access only the minimum data needed for their roles.
Systematic governance processes with standardized checklists prevent compliance gaps and ensure consistent evaluation of data access requests.
PHI protection requires understanding both technical controls and regulatory frameworks to maintain patient trust and avoid costly penalties.
Effective healthcare data governance balances accessibility for legitimate clinical needs with robust privacy protections through role based controls
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