Security Work Group

As we approach the end of the annual certification cycle, the group is working to finalize its materials for CCHIT Certified 08 efforts, reviewing new volunteer applicants, and preparing to engage in CCHIT Certified 09 efforts.

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Members

In July 2007, a new Security Work Group was formed. Composed of a variety of healthcare professionals and stakeholders, the group will foster the development of the certification criteria that improve the security of electronic health records. Review the Security Work Group members.

Minutes

Each Certification Commission Work Group keeps running minutes of Work Group meetings. Read the latest minutes from this work group.

Work Groups

The Certification Commission has gathered volunteers from across the spectrum of healthcare stakeholder groups in an effort to create the most effective certification program.

About

Charged with advising on the security requirements for CCHIT Certified EHRs and networks, the Security Work Group remains up-to-date on security standards and best practices to recommend criteria and testing for all EHRs and their networks.