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Here’s how hospitals can benefit from managed IT services

Posted on Friday January 07, 2022  |  managed services, enterprise resource planning, healthcare it, business continuity, hipaa, response times, automation, healthcare records, proactive tech support

New technology is the heartbeat of modern medicine, which means hospitals spend more every year on IT to accommodate it. Whether your practice is struggling with integrating innovations or managing technologies, managed IT services providers (MSPs) are an ideal IT support option. Here’s why.

 

4 Important factors about HIPAA and your IT

Posted on Wednesday September 08, 2021  |  it, healthcare, hipaa, ephi, medical office, phi, data regulations, hipaa compliant, medical practice, phi notice

Medical records are private and their exposure could lead to negative consequences such as social stigma and job discrimination. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects these data and grants patients the right to view their own health information so that they can enjoy more control over their care. Healthcare practices must therefore make sure that they have all their bases covered when it comes to HIPAA compliance. Below are four of the most important factors to consider.

 

Social media guidelines to stay HIPAA-compliant

Posted on Monday August 02, 2021  |  facebook, social media, healthcare, privacy, hipaa, medical, compliance

HIPAA was established to protect the privacy of medical providers and their patients. And while there are no specific guidelines when it comes to social media usage in healthcare, every healthcare organization must implement security protocols that adhere to privacy policies.

 

Preventing insider threats in the healthcare sector

Posted on Wednesday May 12, 2021  |  healthcare, hipaa, cybersecurity, insider threat, protected health information

Insider threats are security risks that come from within your organization. They could be any of your current or former employees, contractors, or associates who have knowledge about your computer systems and can expose your data. They are a major issue in many industries, the healthcare sector included. In this article, we look at five ways to detect and prevent insider threats.

 

5 Benefits of mobile device management for healthcare

Posted on Friday April 02, 2021  |  security, android, byod, apple, windows, hipaa, mobile device management, mdm

Healthcare providers are relying on mobile technologies more than ever for doing work and communicating with practitioners, staff, and patients. Wireless networks and portable devices in the healthcare setting have their benefits, and IT staff must have controls like mobile device management (MDM) software to efficiently maintain and manage the security and privacy required by federal regulations.

 

The benefits of cloud computing in healthcare

Posted on Monday March 08, 2021  |  cloud computing, electronic medical records, healthcare, data backup, encryption, hipaa

Cloud computing is gradually becoming the norm for healthcare organizations around the world. Whether via a browser-based tool or a mobile app, it's easier than ever to deliver patient care from anywhere with an internet connection. If you're still hesitant to embrace cloud technology, it's time to reconsider.

 

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