Health Informatics

Question 1 **250 words**
Standards and Interoperability

Based on this week’s readings, videos and other research, describe the overall purpose of healthcare information system standards. Research one standard discussed in more detail and elaborate on who and how it was developed, how often is it updated, which systems utilize it, and anything else you found of importance.

Question 2 **250 words**
HIPAA Privacy and Security

Research recent HIPAA violations and security breaches for the US healthcare system. Discuss at least 2 separate breaches/violations you found most alarming and share your thoughts on how they might have been prevented.