Explain the concepts of data integrity, security and authenticity.
This assignment addresses the following AHIMA Entry-Level Competencies and Baccalaureate:
Domain V. Health Law and Compliance
Associate V.2 Demonstrate compliance with external forces
Baccalaureate V.2. Evaluate compliance external forces.
Scenario: You are an HIM intern at a large physician group practice that is considering replacing its IT system for practice management and electronic health records. The lead physician, Dr. X, admits that he knows much more about medicine than data systems. His IT consultant keeps telling him that there are three key concepts regarding data: authenticity, integrity, and security. Dr. X asks you to educate him and his physician partners about these concepts. In addition, Dr. X and the physician staff would like to learn more about fraud detection and what processes should be implemented with the new system to detect fraudulent practices. He specifically mentioned that he would like to learn about 42 CFR Part 2, EMTALA, GINA, HITECH, PSDA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback statute.
Design a one-page fact sheet that defines, compares, and contrasts the concepts of authenticity, integrity, and security as they relate to data. Include at least two examples for each key concept.
Design a 1-2 page fact sheet on 42 CFR Part 2, EMTALA, GINA, HITECH, PSDA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback statute. Include at least one example of each.
Your fact sheets should be unique and eye-catching. Use various fonts, graphics, layouts to enhance each document.
Submit the two fact sheets for grading. Be sure to cite your sources in proper APA style.
