Healthcare Cybersecurity Compliance: HIPAA, HITECH, & Financial Risk
This graduate-level research project explores the intersection of healthcare cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and financial risk. The paper examines HIPAA and HITECH frameworks, real-world cybersecurity incidents like the Change Healthcare breach, and vendor accountability concerns. It also proposes forward-looking policy and technical recommendations.
(Tools & Stack)
Electronic Health Records (EHR) · Finance · Cybersecurity
(Process & Contribution)
Incorporated academic, regulatory, and industry sources (CDC, HHS, IBM, etc.)
Highlighted issues with de-identified data, ethical AI use, and third-party risk
Earned an A+ and described by faculty as “publication-ready
