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Telehealth and Coronavirus: Privacy, Security Concerns

Healthcare providers are examining how to implement or expand the use of telehealth services to remotely evaluate and care for patients. Some experts say providers need to carefully consider privacy and security issues as they work to quickly offer these services. A rush to establish new telehealth applications or expand existing ones can lead to overlooking important controls necessary to maintain security and privacy of information, experts say. The use of video conferencing in dealing with the coronavirus can lessen the demands on on-site healthcare resources while keeping sick or quarantined patients at a safe distance.”]

Source: https://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/telehealth-coronavirus-privacy-security-concerns-a-13938

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