Addressing security challenges presented by HIEs

Health information exchanges (HIEs) can provide efficient access to clinical information for healthcare providers, but they also come with security challenges. Experts suggest that mapping HIE functions to security considerations like confidentiality, integrity, and availability is crucial. Interplay between governance and security controls is necessary for success, and security controls should include access control, network security, incident response, and more. Vendors must prioritize secure data sharing and patient matching remains a significant challenge for HIEs.