HIMSS Word of the Day #110: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Role-based access control (RBAC) grants system access according to a user’s job role rather than to each individual separately. This post explains how RBAC works in EHRs, how it supports HIPAA and the minimum necessary standard, its limits in dynamic clinical settings, and how break-the-glass access, audits, and provisioning complete the picture.