Reader Question: How to Prevent Mobile Device Issues

Article Overview

This reader Q&A reviews high-level guidance from the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology on managing tablets and other mobile devices in a medical practice. It focuses on program planning, risk assessment, policy development, staff training, and general safeguards for protecting patient information on mobile devices. The article is useful for practice administrators, compliance staff, and clinicians responsible for device handling and information security.