PCASSO: a secure architecture for access to clinical data via the Internet.

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Cybersecurity
• Health Information Management

Background:

• The need for secure online access to personal health information is growing.
• Existing systems often lack robust security for patient data.
• Patient-centered access to health records is a key goal in modern healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the security architecture of the Patient Centered Access to Secure Systems Online (PCASSO) system.
• To outline how PCASSO enables secure internet-based access to health information for patients, providers, and researchers.
• To detail the use of web technologies and security measures for protecting patient data.

Main Methods:

• The PCASSO system utilizes familiar web technologies for information retrieval.
• State-of-the-art security technologies are implemented to ensure data privacy and integrity.
• The system architecture is designed to support access to demographics, medications, lab tests, and reports.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive security architecture has been developed for the PCASSO system.
• The system successfully integrates patient-centered access with robust security measures.
• Web technologies are effectively employed for secure search and retrieval of diverse health information.

Conclusions:

• The PCASSO system provides a secure and accessible platform for patient health information.
• The implemented security architecture effectively protects patient privacy and data integrity.
• This approach facilitates informed patient engagement and supports healthcare professional access to critical data.