Title: Research issues on medical information systems facing the implementation of HIPAA

Authors: Kuang-Wei Wen, Yue Jeff Zhang

Addresses: Information Systems Department, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA. Accounting and Information Systems Department, California State University-Northridge, Northridge, CA 91330, USA

Abstract: Through research of current literature and industry practice, this paper provides a framework that facilitates the identification of pressing research issues related to medical information systems facing the implementation of HIPAA. Along with the identified issues, potential research directions for uncovering effective solutions are also pointed out.

Keywords: e-healthcare; HIPAA; internet; medical information systems; patient privacy.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHTM.2002.001132

International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, 2002 Vol.4 No.1/2, pp.93-105

Published online: 30 Jun 2003 *

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