Individuals’ Perceptions of the Privacy and Security of Medical Records. ONC Data Brief No. 27.

摘要

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 emphasizes the importance of inspiring public trust and confidence in health information technology (IT). In 2013, approximately three-quarters of physicians used any electronic health record (EHR). As EHR adoption rates increase, it is important for policymakers to understand individuals’ privacy and security concerns. To assess the growing impact of EHR adoption on individuals’ privacy and security concerns, this data brief examines whether privacy and security concerns have increased with increased rates of EHR adoption between 2012 and 2013. We will also assess how privacy and security concerns may differ among individuals whose provider has a paper versus an electronic medical record.