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Posted on Monday August 06, 2018 | healthcare it, electronic medical records, electronic health records, ehr hardware, ehr
Medical history, vaccine status, lab test results, and other medical records are libraries unto themselves. Checking such files without the aid of computers can be cumbersome. Thanks to EHR, hospital staff can access these information with ease.
Posted on Monday November 06, 2017 | security, mobile, hipaa, healthcare it, healthcare, ephi, electronic protected health information
Mobile devices have revolutionized the healthcare industry: They're convenient and significantly improve work efficiency and patients' satisfaction. Yet they also come with risks. Patient data handled by those devices can be leaked. That's why every healthcare provider needs to be extra careful about data security when using mobile devices.
Posted on Monday September 04, 2017 | ransomware, locky, ikarus, healthcare it, cyber security, backup
Ever since the WannaCry and Petya ransomware outbreaks, healthcare organizations have been on their toes. But just when they thought they could relax, a new strain of ransomware has come along. A “Locky-variant†ransomware campaign is currently underway, and it's every bit as dangerous as previous ransomware attacks.
Posted on Monday April 03, 2017 | telemedicine, medical technology, healthcare it, healthcare
Physicians in certain parts of the world still make house calls, but they're a rare breed. Today, most patients either go to a neighborhood clinic or hospital, or make a quick trip to a pharmacy for instant relief. Patients who prefer to get treated in the comfort of their own home have another option too: telemedicine. And although this medical practice might not sound familiar to some, it has been around for years.