How a digital pathology solution secures patient data

  • 16 March 2016
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It is great see something being done to make at least some part of the health services more secure.
 
Zeljka Zorz - March 16, 2016
 
Dutch tech company Philips recently announced that its digital pathology solutions have been certified for compliance with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements.
 
“Stringent security and privacy requirements apply to all IT systems that operate on a DoD network. The DIACAP certification and Authorization to Operate (ATO) allows the Philips IntelliSite pathology solution, including the Image Management System, Pathologist Suite and Ultra-Fast Scanner, to be deployed across DoD sites globally, and further underscores Philips’ commitment to ensuring DoD’s health care information is secure and safe by continuously updating its products security,” the press release said.
 
                                    


 
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This is very good news Jasper! Something more has to be done to secure the health records!
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Good article and I second Sherry comment more strict measures needs to go into play
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Until some hacker or miscreant manages to find a way around the security...too early to count the chickens on this one...sad to say. :(

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