How do HIPAA and the USA Patriot Act affect the privacy of medical information? Does the possible loss of privacy guarantee greater national security?

Numerous medical organizations are keeping records online. Some are linking their hospital networks to the Internet. How would you propose protecting the confidentiality of the doctor-patient relationship in this situation?

What do you view as the greatest future threat to healthcare information and information systems? How can they be avoided by current or future practices?

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