Kalorama: Hacking of Anthem Puts Spotlight on EMR Security Issues
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent security breach at health insurer Anthem, Inc. focuses a spotlight on the security challenges that the electronic medical records (EMR) industry faces. Anthem, medical insurer of one in nine Americans, was the victim of a sophisticated cyber attack in which attackers gained unauthorized access to Anthem's IT system and obtained personal information from their current and former members such as names, birthdays, medical IDs/social security numbers, street addresses, email addresses and employment information, including income data. Kalorama Information's EMR 2014: The Market for Electronic Medical Records presents a complete global analysis of the EMR market, including the important trends that will affect companies offering software, hardware and services related to EMR.
EMR 2014: The Market for Electronic Medical Records can be found at KI: http://www.kaloramainformation.com/EMR-Electronic-Medical-8100400/.
As more of health data is gathered by EMRs it has become an issue as to where to safely store the data. Growth is coming from additional patient enrollments as well as technology advancements. According to industry participants, data storage requirements for the healthcare sector are doubling every 18 months and capacity to accommodate this is lagging behind. The breach of Anthem's database, which has records for approximately 80 million people in it, is a painful reminder to the EMR industry that not just data storage remedies but also concern for security breaches must remain the highest priorities for market participants. Customers rightfully demand that their information be secured. Developers must target their efforts to create products with features that enhance the privacy and security of patient data.
The healthcare market researcher's report provides sharp trend analysis that focuses on the U.S. as the largest healthcare market and the most incentivized for EMR conversion. As part of its coverage, the report contains:
- United States, European and Asia Pacific EMR Market Estimates
- Market Forecast to 2018
- Market Share of Top Vendors
- 2013 Global Market Estimates for EMR, and Growth since 2011
- Hospital and Physician EMR Usage Statistics
- Pricing of Select EMR Systems and ROI for Physicians
- Overview of EMR, EHR, CPOE and other Functions
- Breakout of Hospital EMR Market and Physician/Web EMR Market
- Profiles of Major Vendors and Smaller Companies to Watch
- Analyst Conclusions Regarding the EMR Market
Not just Anthem but all companies with access to patient medical records must make every effort to close any security vulnerability. System vendors must do everything in their power to design networks and security processes that will prove better and more secure. As part of its coverage, leading EMR market participants and unique niche players are profiled in this report.
The information for EMR 2014 was gathered using both primary and secondary research including comprehensive research of secondary sources such as company literature, databases, investment reports, and medical and business journals. Telephone interviews and email correspondence were the primary method of gathering information. For the purpose of this study, Kalorama Information conducted interviews with more than 24 key industry officials, consultants, health care providers, and government personnel. These sources were the primary basis in gathering information specifically relating to revenue and market share data presented in this report. Additional interviews were completed with relevant company representatives including marketing directors, division managers, and product representatives.
Information on EMR 2014: The Market for Electronic Medical Records can be found at KI: http://www.kaloramainformation.com/EMR-Electronic-Medical-8100400/.
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