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Discussion Thread Reply: Case Study — Privacy, Security, and Quality Standards in Informatics Strengths This forum post precisely outlines the Health Information Security and Privacy Collaboration (HISPC) while incorporating details about the author's state and whether said state participated in the program. “Over the course of nearly three years, groups in 42 states and US territories worked to identify and solve the privacy and security barriers to intrastate and interstate health information exchange” (Dimick, 2009, p. 20). While South Carolina did not participate in HISPC it does have a health information exchange called SCHIEx, which supplies a decade-long account of health utilizing submitted Medicaid claims, prescription records, immunization documentation, and information from regional and local electronic medical record providers. (SCHIEx, 2023). The Department of Administration oversees statewide initiatives, regulations, and guidelines related to information systems, cybersecurity, personal data, training, privacy safeguards, and compliance matters (South Carolina Department of Administration, 2023). In contrast to South Carolina, Virginia was one of the states that participated in HISPC. Virginia also has a health information exchange called CommonwealthRX and the mission is to "address the pressing goal of facilitating state initiatives to foster successful electronic prescribing adoption among all participants in the healthcare sector in Virginia" (Department of Medical Assistance Services, 2009). “The Virginia HISPC is a state and federally sponsored, multi-year, public-private organization whose primary mission is to develop tools, services and support to resolve privacy and security interoperability issues between health information organizations in the Commonwealth” (Department of Medical Assistance Services, 2009).

Regardless of a state's involvement in HISPC, it doesn't imply a lesser commitment to health information security and privacy. South Carolina serves as a notable instance, not directly engaged in HISPC, yet actively enacting meaningful regulations for health information security and privacy. Dimick (2009) demonstrated why it is imperative for HISPC to be successful with the following quote: “People die because [providers] don’t have information—it is just a fact,” she says. “People die, so I would like to see that stopped. I want [providers] to have the records they need and not have to worry about breaking the law or making sure the patient is happy with their decision to get those records” (p. 25). Weaknesses This author covered all the required prompts for the assignment, and due to this, there are no weaknesses in this discussion board post. Biblical Principle The author references Hebrews 10:24, emphasizing how this biblical verse highlights the necessity for collective efforts to improve for the greater good. Hebrews goes on to say: 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. 26 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. These passages underscore the Christian imperative for unity in aiding and motivating others to pursue what is morally right for the world. Active participation in HISPC and contributing to the

assurance of secure and private patient data aligns with the crucial responsibilities that Christians should engage in.

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References Department of Medical Assistance Services. (2009). REPORT OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES Report on Programs and Incentives to Encourage E-Prescribing by Medicaid Providers. chrome- extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/ https://rga.lis.virginia.gov/Published/2009/H D15/PDF Dimick, C. (2009). Complicated Game: HISPC Privacy and Security Collaborative Hands off Three Years of Work. Journal of AHIMA 80, , 20-25. https://library.ahima.org/doc? oid=90638 SCHIEx. (2023). SCHIEx . https://schiex.org/Links to an external site. South Carolina Department of Administration. (2023). Information security and privacy . https://admin.sc.gov/services/technology-services/information-security- privacyLinks to an external site. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. (2001). https://esv.literalword.com

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