Shared expectations for protection of identifiable health care information
Journal of General Internal MedicinePublished 1 February 2001Open access
Matthew K. Wynia, Steven S. Coughlin, Sheri A. Alpert, Deborah S. Cummins, Linda L. Emanuel
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This report lays out areas of consensus that may be amenable to performance measurement on protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of identifiable health information and establishes consensus on 34 measurable ethical expectations for the protection of privacy and confidentiality in health care.
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This process established consensus on 34 measurable ethical expectations for the protection of privacy and confidentiality in health care. These expectations should apply to any organization with access to personally identifiable health information, including managed care organizations, physician groups, hospitals, other provider organizations, and purchasers. Performance measurement on these expectations may improve accountability across the health care system.
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