The Role of HIPAA in Protecting Patient Privacy in Pharmacy Practices: Challenges and Innovations in the Digital Age

Author(s)	Adinarayana Andy
Country	USA
Abstract	The security of private health data is becoming increasingly important as healthcare moves to digital platforms. Examining how HIPAA requirements affect the gathering, storing, and sharing patient data, the study emphasizes the need for compliance and the difficulties presented by new technology. It addresses the necessity of explicit patient consent, openness in data utilization, and the significance of encryption and data protection measures in preventing unwanted access. The book also discusses how healthcare privacy changes, considering how recent legislative and technological developments may affect HIPAA's efficacy. This work offers insights into how pharmacy practices can change to preserve patient trust while guaranteeing compliance with HIPAA laws by examining existing trends and future directions.
Keywords	HIPAA, Patient Privacy, Pharmacy Practices, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Data Protection, Telemedicine, Blockchain Technology, Patient-Centered Privacy
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 2, Issue 2, March-April 2020
Published On	2020-04-27
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2020.v02i02.6997

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