How health systems can better protect patient privacy

Dr. Eric Liederman, director of medical informatics for the Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, has highlighted the importance of effective communication with patients about cybersecurity protection. He noted the rise in patient discomfort in sharing health information due to cybersecurity threats. He recommended implementing safety measures and building patient trust through joint governance and communication efforts. Additionally, he emphasized the need to guard against insider threats. His advised solution for insider snooping is a broad, well-communicated auditing program, which he said reduces snooping by over 90%.