HIPAA and social media: Violations, consequences, and tips

Social media can help healthcare organizations advertise services, engage with patients, and foster a sense of community. However, one slip, and you might unintentionally break the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules, which could lead to severe consequences. This blog post will guide you on how to stay HIPAA-compliant while effectively using social […]

The fundamentals of HIPAA and IT security

The confidentiality of medical records is a matter of utmost significance since unauthorized disclosure can lead to adverse consequences, including marginalization and loss of employment. Thanks to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), patients are guaranteed control over who can access their health records. For healthcare practices and adjacent industries, ensuring HIPAA compliance […]

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 […]

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In a world increasingly dependent on technology, healthcare providers cannot afford to have outdated and inefficient systems.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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cloud computing in healthcare: 5 Benefits you can’t ignore

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, and practices in healthcare are no exception. Cloud-based solutions offer many benefits over traditional methods, including reliability, convenience, security, and scalability. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the main advantages of cloud computing in the healthcare industry. Better data backup and recovery Data loss […]

What is the value of managed IT services in healthcare?

The healthcare industry is relying on tech more than ever. Between implementing telemedicine, adopting data management best practices, and juggling countless other recent tech developments, managing business IT is a complex task, and so is best done by a managed IT services provider (MSP). Let’s explore the benefits of partnering with one: MSPs guarantee quick […]

Are you HIPAA-compliant? 4 Things to look into

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 a lack of understanding of the requirements. Let’s look […]

How does social media usage affect HIPAA compliance?

Social media can be an effective tool for sharing experiences, building professional connections, and broadcasting conventional healthcare announcements. However, posts that contain client or patient-specific information can have dire consequences for healthcare organizations. What social media actions violate HIPAA rules? Posting patients’ protected health information on social media, even if it’s accidentally, without the patients’ […]