NYC area data governance expert
offers essential guidance for organizations seeking to improve data
governance in the healthcare sector—in a new article from eMazzanti
Technologies
HOBOKEN,
N.J., Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
eMazzanti Technologies, a NYC area
information governance expert, provides healthcare organizations
with tips on how to gain control of critical data assets and
mitigate risk.
Because data plays such a central role in
healthcare, the importance of data governance in the healthcare
sector cannot be overstated.
The article begins by recognizing the unique obstacles
organizations face as they balance managing vast amounts of
sensitive data with meeting the strict requirements imposed by
HIPAA and other regulations.
The author then offers four steps to begin building a proactive
and strategic approach to data governance.
"Because data plays such a central role in healthcare, the
importance of data governance in the healthcare sector cannot be
overstated," emphasized Greg Smith,
Vice President of Services Delivery at eGovernance.
Below are a few excerpts from the article, "Data Governance in
the Healthcare Sector Critical to Improve Health Outcomes and
Compliance."
Start with Initial Data Assessment and Cleanup
"You cannot govern data unless you know what data you have and
where it lives. Therefore, start with a thorough inventory to
discover what PHI the organization collects and stores, where it
lives, who owns it, and how it is used. Also determine who has
access to the data. This information will aid in building a risk
profile and determining next steps."
Review and Update Access Privileges
"Because the patient record plays a pivotal role in care
delivery, healthcare organizations need to carefully control access
to this information. Access management involves defining who has
access to what data and under what circumstances. Work toward a
state of least privileged access, in which users have just the
authorization they need to do their job and no more."
Leverage Technology Wisely
"Technology can streamline the process of healthcare data
governance and reduce errors. For example, biometric scanners
reduce the chance of misidentification, and software using
AI-powered referential matching can prove effective in reducing
duplicate records. Likewise, digital compliance solutions provide
critical compliance monitoring and simplify data
classification."
Build a Culture of Data Governance
"Promote data literacy by providing training for all employees
on data governance policies and best practices. For instance,
standardized procedures around collecting and updating patient data
will assist in preventing errors and duplicates. Formal training
and just-in-time reminders will help."
Take Data Governance to the Next Level
Effective data governance takes time and requires careful
planning. The eMazzanti team of data experts brings decades of
experience in effective data governance and data security
consulting and solutions. We can help you design and implement a
comprehensives strategy designed to protect data assets and drive
both efficiency and innovation.
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About eMazzanti Technologies
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Technologies, 2178999111, v-jwallace@emazzanti.net,
https://www.emazzanti.net/
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