Enterprise-Level Security for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
Yes, your startup or small to mid-sized healthcare organization can afford enterprise-level security. If recent headlines about high-profile hacks of sensitive data – such as the Scripps Health attack – haven’t convinced you, it’s time to heed the wake-up call: health information that’s protected under HIPAA needs cutting-edge protections – no matter what size your... Continue reading
Paying for Healthcare with Bitcoin?
Not long ago we covered the emergence of blockchain technology and its potential to change the healthcare industry with its superior patient-centered, data management capabilities. What we didn’t mention then is how bitcoin – the web-based virtual currency that utilizes a blockchain, database technology to track transactions – is slowly making inroads into healthcare as... Continue reading
Securing Telehealth in a Vulnerable World
In a season where “normal health services” have been anything but normal, one thing appears clear: telehealth is here to stay. A recent study notes that 46 percent of consumers now use telehealth in place of in-person healthcare visits – as opposed to just 11% in 2019. Primarily used for level-one consults and routine exams,... Continue readingEnsure You Find a HIPAA Compliant Host
What should you look for in a HIPAA Compliant Host? It’s an important question, since there are some hosts that might claim to be compliant with HIPAA regulations, but actually are not. A probable reason that they aren’t compliant is that they’ll typically be missing one of the managed services listed below. While the following... Continue reading