Author Archives: Lisa A. Gallagher, BSEE, CISM, CPHIMS

About Lisa A. Gallagher, BSEE, CISM, CPHIMS

Lisa Gallagher, BSEE, CISM, CPHIMS, is HIMSS Senior Director, Privacy and Security.

PSST! . . . Thoughts from a Social Media Luddite

Here is latest monthly blog from the HIMSS Privacy and Security Committee…called PSST!  Keep reading to learn more about this month’s topic – social media in healthcare, by HIMSS P&S Committee member David Finn, CISA, Health IT Officer at Symantec I have … Continue reading

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On the Value of Health IT – Data Meets Innovation

by Gary L. Kurtz, CHPS, FHIMSS, Member, HIMSS Privacy & Security Committee, Associate Vice President, Geisinger Health System I believe IT in healthcare is leveraged more and more in transforming the way providers and caregivers deliver better care to patients. Health IT is an … Continue reading

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PSST! – Don’t forget about DIRECT!

Here is latest monthly blog from the HIMSS Privacy and Security Committee…called PSST!  Keep reading to learn more about this month’s topic –The DIRECT project, by HIMSS P&S Committee member Nathan Gibson, CISSP, MCSE, CPHIMS Privacy Officer, West Virginia Medical Institute. … Continue reading

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PSST! – What is Data Segmentation? Find out at HIMSS13!

Here is latest monthly blog from the HIMSS Privacy and Security Committee…called PSST!  Keep reading to learn more about this month’s topic –Data Segmentation at HIMSS Annual Conference, by HIMSS P&S Committee member Lynda Rowe, Lead Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton. As … Continue reading

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PSST! – So, Tell Me, Where Can I Find Privacy and Security Info at HIMSS13?

Here is latest monthly blog from the HIMSS Privacy and Security Committee…called PSST!  Keep reading to learn more about this month’s topic –Privacy and Security at HIMSS Annual Conference, by HIMSS P&S Committee member Bonnie S. Cassidy, MPA, RHIA, FAHIMA, FHIMSS, Senior … Continue reading

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Healthcare IT Security – Continuing Our Focus into 2013

Security, privacy, and regulatory compliance in healthcare have been topics of recent public dialogue. Those of you who know HIMSS, our Privacy and Security Committee (and me!) know that we are committed to helping our members and the industry address the … Continue reading

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PSST! – On “Addressing” Encryption

 Here is latest installment from the HIMSS Privacy and Security Committee…called PSST!  Keep reading to learn more about the column and this month’s topic – Addressing the Encryption Requirement.  Lisa Gallagher, Senior Director, Privacy & Security, HIMSS. Recent analysis of the … Continue reading

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PSST! – Privacy and Security in a Mobile World

Here is latest installment from the HIMSS Privacy and Security Committee…called PSST!  Keep reading to learn more about the column and this month’s topic – Privacy and Security in a Mobile World, from Jason Zellmer, Director – Information Security, Kaiser Permanente and … Continue reading

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PSST! Meaningful Use Incentives as an Entitlement

Here is latest monthly blog from the HIMSS Privacy and Security Committee…entitled PSST!  Keep reading to learn more about this month’s topic – Meaningful Use Incentives as an Entitlement, by HIMSS Board Liaison to the HIMSS P&S Committee Scott Holbrook, MS, FHIMSS. Enjoy … Continue reading

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PSST! Stage 2 Meaningful Use Final Rule Impact to Privacy and Security

Here is latest monthly blog from the HIMSS Privacy and Security Committee…entitled PSST!  Keep reading to learn more about this month’s topic – Meaningful Use Stage 2 – Final Rule Impact to Privacy and Security, by HIMSS P&S Committee member Kristopher … Continue reading

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