Mr. Venkata Naga Mahesh Kumar

Ensuring Trust: Auditing AI Access to Electronic Health Records for HIPAA Compliance

Abstract:

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Electronic Health Records (EHRs) is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, but it also introduces complex regulatory and security challenges. While traditional EHR audit measures focus on monitoring human users, the increasing presence of AI agents demands a shift toward new auditing paradigms to ensure accountability, transparency, and compliance with HIPAA regulations. This talk delves into the unique regulatory requirements, technical hurdles, and emerging solutions for auditing AI-driven access to sensitive patient data. Real-world case studies will illustrate practical approaches to achieving robust compliance, maintaining patient trust, and preparing for the evolving landscape of AI in healthcare systems.

Profile:

Mahesh Vankayala is a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle, building AI-powered and interoperable healthcare platforms with over 11 years of experience across leading organizations such as Oracle, United Health Care, and Ascension. His expertise encompasses healthcare interoperability (FHIR/HL7), prior authorization modernization, payer-provider integration, claims processing systems, and secure, scalable enterprise architectures. Mahesh has led mission-critical projects translating complex healthcare regulations into real-time, resilient technology solutions. He is passionate about advancing trustworthy AI in healthcare, focusing on regulatory compliance, data security, and measurable impact for patients and providers.