Privacy & Security
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01:32 pm
October 10, 2022
IoT technologies drive innovation and efficiency in healthcare. According to a recent IoT Signals report, 89% of healthcare organizations have at least one IoT project that has reached the “use” stage. By leveraging the power of Windows IoT, health systems can seamlessly connect medical devices to the cloud, as well as quickly create,...
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01:26 pm
October 10, 2022
Many health systems of all types and sizes are expanding their use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and harnessing the data from those devices to increase efficiency and improve patient outcomes. However, these new devices are vulnerable to cyberattack, creating a much greater attack surface for the organizations that use them. That’s why...
As the number and severity of cyberattacks, including ransomware attacks, increase, many healthcare organisations are realising that they need to not only protect against cyberattacks, but also to plan for cyber resilience – being able to recover quickly and remain operational in case of an attack. Creating a more cyber-aware organisation...
When healthcare organizations (HCOs) digitize signature capture and patient consent during patient registration, they can save significant time and money. By transitioning away from paper forms, HCOs can streamline essential data capture workflows, saving patients of all ages and abilities valuable time while decreasing frustration and the...
As HC organizations move applications, data, and workloads to the cloud, data management and protection should remain front of mind. Cyber and ransomware attacks have increased, telehealth has increased, and costs have increased…so what can be done to ensure security, enhance patient engagement, while reducing costs?
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05:19 pm
August 08, 2022
In healthcare, collaborative communications are critical for success. Members of a care coordination team must work together closely and share information with one another to ensure positive patient outcomes – while still staying compliant with HIPAA regulations. Using non-compliant channels for communication between care teams can result in...
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04:49 pm
August 08, 2022
The No Surprises Act, which seeks to increase transparency regarding medical billing and patient cost-sharing responsibility, was signed into law in late 2020 and went into effect January 2022. Although the No Surprises Act seeks to relieve some of the worries patients have about cost of care, it creates increased pressure on healthcare payers and...
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05:15 pm
July 15, 2022
Having a proactive, comprehensive disaster resiliency plan that identifies, protects against and detects threats can avoid or minimize the impacts of disasters of all sizes.
Many EHR problem lists have duplicate entries, outdated diagnoses and other information unrelated to a patient’s present condition, leading to confusion and frustration for clinicians.
Healthcare organizations are facing a crucial deadline to address network and API security requirements tied to the 21st Century Cures Act. Healthcare providers and payers must give patients easier access to their health data and put security in place to guard that data – or face noncompliance penalties.
