With the recent “Heartbleed” scare, IT security is once again a hot topic. As well it should be, for this is nothing new. Data breaches in the healthcare industry have facilitated the need for a renewal
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Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are transforming the American healthcare system into a more robust, high-quality, patient-centric, and more affordable system. The US government has undertaken various initiatives helping physicians and other healthcare providers utilize lifesaving
The Worst Advice We’ve Ever Heard About Reducing Operating Costs
It is important for companies to cut business cost, but the worst advice we’ve ever heard about reducing operating costs is refusing to invest in the latest advances in IT software and service support. The
The True Cost of a Healthcare Network Crash
Small and medium-sized healthcare facilities today often look to reduce operating costs wherever possible. Many organizations may feel that they can reduce costs by managing their IT on-site. In order to determine whether or not
How Secure is My Password: 4 Essential Best Practices
As modern users of the Internet, the number of passwords that we’re required to use every day can be overwhelming. On top of that, the requirements set forth for password security policies doesn’t make it any
2015 EHR Certification Criteria Alert
Things change frequently in the world of healthcare, and it looks like the new 2015 EHR Meaningful Use guidelines are no exception to this axiom. On February 21, The Office of the National Coordinator for
Why Does A Computer Crash? 4 Things To Remember
As countless computer owners know, both on a professional level and on a personal level, computer crashes can be disastrous. One devastating crash can swiftly and completely ruin a college essay or a business proposal
How to Solve the 5 Biggest Issues Concerning Healthcare IT
The Internet and the digital revolution have forever changed many aspects of modern living for the better. The medical field has not gone unaffected by this change, as demand for easier access by patients has
Internet Explorer Security Alert Issued by the Department of Homeland Security
On April 26, Microsoft released an internet security advisory for Internet Explorer versions 6 through 11. This is significant as it represents all current versions of Internet Explorer and allows a remote attacker to gain
3 Things Your Competitors Can Teach You About Meaningful Use
No matter what industry you’re in, it is important to stay on top of trends and advancements in order to keep your business up to date and competitive. For example, you can do this is