E-prescribing: privacy & security vs. lower cost & reduced errors

A tale of e-prescribing data breach courtesy of Instapundit. More on the e-prescribing breach and the suspension of the program at Georgetown University Hospital from iHealthBeat.

Alternatively, see this iHealthBeat report on a commitment by the auto manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler and GM) to continue support for an e-prescribing systemby pledging $1M.

Tags: e-prescribing, privacy, security, health care, health, data breach