Level up your healthcare business with online scheduling

Is your healthcare practice still accepting and confirming appointments via email, phone calls, or in-person visits? The problem with manual appointment scheduling is that it can be time-consuming and prone to error. It can lead to double bookings and missed appointments, which can negatively impact your business. Fortunately, an online scheduling system can help address […]

Secure your healthcare organization: 5 Tips for defeating insider threats

Insider threats have become increasingly common in the healthcare industry and pose a major risk for any business operating in this space. To protect your healthcare organization and its valuable assets, it is essential to understand how these threats work and what steps you can take to mitigate them. Here are five key tips for […]

The importance of IoT security in healthcare

As the healthcare industry continues to be revolutionized by the Internet of Things (IoT), medical devices need steadfast protection from malicious cyberattacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access in order to safeguard patient information. In this article, you’ll learn useful tips on how to keep your IoT devices safe from these threats. Increase network security To […]

Managed IT services providers in healthcare: The top benefits

In a world increasingly dependent on technology, healthcare providers cannot afford to have outdated and inefficient systems. When people’s lives are on the line, there can be no room for tech glitches. That’s where managed IT services providers (MSPs) come in: they can maintain and monitor systems round-the-clock so that practices can focus on providing […]

EMR systems: How to choose the right one

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 86.9% of US-based office physicians are using electronic medical record (EMR) systems to track their patients’ health information. However, an important factor isn’t just using an EMR system; it’s how to choose the right one. Selecting an EMR system that fits your workflow can help improve […]

Keeping PHI safe from cybercriminals

As we all know, protected health information (PHI) is some of the most sensitive information there is, and it’s crucial that steps are taken to keep it safe from prying eyes. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the best ways to secure PHI from cybercrime. What is PHI? PHI is […]

BI in healthcare: The key to reducing readmission rates

Business intelligence (BI), also referred to as big data, refers to the capture, aggregation, and analysis of large amounts of data. Such data can be used to help organizations make better decisions about all aspects of their business. In recent years, BI has been applied to the healthcare industry with great success. One area where […]

Why your company should care about HIPAA compliance

If your organization handles sensitive patient information, you need to comply with HIPAA. Failure to do so can result in fines and penalties. Read on to learn more about the importance of HIPAA compliance to businesses like yours. What is HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law […]

Is shifting from paper records to EHRs worth it?

Many healthcare organizations have digitized their processes, which include using electronic health records (EHRs). EHRs help improve the accuracy and accessibility of patient information. If you’re wondering whether transitioning from paper to digital records is worth it for your firm, here’s what you should consider. What are electronic health records? EHRs are digital official documents […]

How to stay HIPAA-compliant on social media

Social media networks can be used by healthcare organizations to advertise their services as well as communicate with patients and get them more involved in their own healthcare. However, there’s always a risk that Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and patient privacy will be violated on social media networks. To ensure HIPAA […]