Research security standards before storing medical data with a business

Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 06:30 in Mathematics & Economics

Also: Tips on continuing health insurance coverage after a layoff if you are HIV-positive.I had an MRI recently and asked for a copy of the test. Instead of giving me a CD copy, they offered to put it online with a company that would allow me to access my images and share them with my doctors as needed. It seems like a good idea, but how do I know if it is really secure or private? Should I trust this new technology or stick with a copy on a CD?

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