Why information security belongs on the CFO's agenda
Quinnild, J.; Fusile, J.; Smith, C.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 60(2): 56-59
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 16519212 Document Number: 603692
Healthcare financial executives need to understand the complex and growing role of information security in supporting the business of health care. The biggest security gaps in healthcare organizations occur in strategy and centralization, business executive preparation, and protected health information. CFOs should collaborate with the CIO in engaging a comprehensive framework to develop, implement, communicate, and maintain an enterprisewide information security strategy.