Achieving HIPAA Compliance with Managed IT Services

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Achieving HIPAA Compliance Managed Services with IT – Managed IT Services, Security, and Support for the Healthcare industry Mastering HIPAA Compliance with Expert Managed IT Services for Healthcare With healthcare data breaches now averaging a staggering $10.93 million per incident, according to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, staying compliant with HIPAA regulations […]

Are you HIPAA-compliant? 4 Things to look into

  Are You HIPAA-Compliant? 4 Key Areas to Review Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations pertaining to IT have become much clearer over the past few years, but there are still a few areas in which your office might not be compliant. This isn’t necessarily because of negligence on your part, but rather […]

Social media guidelines to stay HIPAA-compliant

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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. What social media actions violate HIPAA rules? Posting patients’ protected health information on social […]

IoT in healthcare: Addressing security and privacy issues

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Key Security and Privacy Challenges in IoT Healthcare From mobile apps that keep track of daily medication to smart operating room systems, the Internet of Things (IoT) is delivering greater convenience and functionality to healthcare practitioners and patients alike. However, the proliferation of IoT devices also brings new risks, vulnerabilities, and security challenges. Computing devices […]

Preventing insider threats in the healthcare sector

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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 […]

5 Benefits of mobile device management for healthcare

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5 Key Benefits of Mobile Device Management for Healthcare 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 […]

The benefits of cloud computing in healthcare

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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. Easy information access Reviewing patient records used […]

The value of managed IT services in healthcare

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Improving Efficiency, Security, and Patient Care Through Expert IT Support Current trends in healthcare skew toward more reliance on tech than ever before. Between telemedicine, data management practices, and countless other recent developments, hiring managed services providers (MSPs) is one of the easiest ways for practices to keep up with the times. Here’s why partnering […]