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However, that’s probably the only simple aspect of privacy and security when it comes to meaningful use. “We’ve indentified the healthcare security framework as one of the main issues and risks associated with meaningful use, not just in stage 1, but also for stages 2 and 3, said Pupo.

There’s a simple definition of security and privacy: As a patient or provider, you want no unexpected use of your data, said Eric Pupo, MBA, who serves as chief architect in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC), during a Feb. 22 HIMSS11 educational session.

“Risk assessments are required as part of stage 1, but as we move into stage 2 and 3, it’s important that we have some regulatory level-setting done and that industry take the lead on implementation,” he said. “The feedback that comes from the healthcare community will be very important in setting objectives for the framework.”