Common Framework Resources for Implementing Private and Secure Health Information Exchange: P5- Authentication of System Users

Publication Date: April 2006

Publisher: John and Mary R. Markle Foundation. Connecting for Health

Author(s): Connecting for Health Policy Subcommittee

Research Area: Health Information Technology

Keywords: Personal health record (PHR); Health Information Technology; Authorization

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

Recommends approaches for sub-network organizations to establish and authenticate a consumer's identity and authorize access to that person's health information.