Use adequate security to send or receive health information over public Wi-Fi networks What is a public Wi-Fi network? Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity. It refers to wireless data networking technologies. Wireless data networking links computers, including mobile devices, without wires (such as an Internet cord). The risk of using [...]
With aging populations, advances in medical technology and the growing importance of ‘e-health’, software vendors are focusing more attention than ever on the health market. But with so many newcomers, how can you know you’re choosing the right software provider? Healthcare is a buoyant industry, with many opportunities for growth [...]
Working Off-Site When working off-site, remember: Do not take confidential information off-site unless: You have official authorization from your department or division manager and department policy or practice permits the information to be taken off-site. The information must be taken off-site to fulfill your job duties (for example: home visits [...]
Cybersecurity threats are often associated with larger corporates and multinationals. But the truth is that – as with the recent WannaCry ransomware virus – businesses of any size are at risk. Unfortunately, many small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t take the threat seriously, or they don’t have the resources to [...]
There’s nothing simple about the IT needs of a modern medical practice. In a small to mid-size practice, the application infrastructure has to support everything from office productivity applications to advanced imaging, group scheduling, integration with external systems, and collaboration thrown in for good measure. If that weren’t enough, all [...]
Prevent a Breach of PHI Fax: If you manually enter the fax number, double-check all fax numbers before sending the fax. When discharging a patient, double-check the patient’s identifying information on the discharge instructions and any related prescriptions. Make sure all information matches the patient’s records. Do not leave paper [...]
Maintain physical control Mobile devices are easily lost or stolen due to their small size and portability. A mobile device that is accessible to unauthorized users poses a risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of health information on the mobile device. If you physically secure your mobile device, you [...]
In the decades since hospitals and doctors’ offices became the traditional way to receive medical treatment, little has changed regarding the way personal health data is managed. Processes remain heavily paper-based, and data about a person’s health and wellbeing is often spread throughout different locations depending on where the consultation [...]
Avoid Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Millions of people use free Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing programs / software to swap files over the Internet. P2P can make files on your computer available to potentially millions of users. Sharing copyrighted material over a P2P network may result in legal action against both the [...]
In September, Microsoft told the world that the number of monthly active users of Windows 10 had gone past 400 million. Many of those users are consumers, but businesses are making the leap as well. What’s surprising about that is that Windows 10 is only a year old. Historically, businesses [...]
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