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MAY 6, 2022

Patient Data: How Pharmacies Can Protect Patients and Themselves

By Dave Doolittle

As pharmacists’ role in healthcare continues to expand, access to patient data is more important than ever. But using and accessing data—via patient portals, electronic health records, texts and emails—puts pharmacists and pharmacies at greater risk for cyberthreats, data breaches and leaks.

“It’s not just about good patient care; it’s about protecting data,” said Shawn Griffin, MD, during a presentation on data protection at the