An audio review of some of the most compelling content posted on HealthcareInfoSecurity.com in November

Staff training, aggressive breach prevention efforts and strong sanctions for violating policies are key to creating a corporate culture that values privacy and security, says Alan Dowling, the new CEO of the American Health Information Management Association.

This week's top news and views: AvMed Sued Over Laptop Breach; National Claims Database Debated; Uniform Privacy Code Vital for HIEs.

A national model for state laws on patient privacy issues would play a key role in the success of health information exchanges, says Richard Gibson, M.D., who recently testified before Congress

Using palm scanning technology to identify patients can help improve patient safety and prevent fraud, says Michael Sauk, vice president and CIO at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.

This week's top news and views: Health Net Fined Again for Breach; Assessing Whether Congress Will Alter HITECH Plans; Palm Scans as a Fraud Preventer.

The health record bank model offers a good method for patients to control who can access their records, says Jesus Hernandez, who's leading an effort to test the model.

Healthcare organizations offering free Wi-Fi service to patients and guests need to take multiple security steps, says security expert Christopher Paidhrin