Secure electronic information in computer network

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Health care systems must take every precaution to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient information. This includes complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) regulations. Respond to the following prompts:

- Describe the processes that health care organizations can use to secure electronic information in a computer network.

- Evaluate the potential impact of cyberattacks on patient privacy, clinical outcomes, and the health care organization's financial resources.

- Identify the various user authentication methods that are utilized to help protect and secure a health care organization's network.

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