Lessons learned from theft of HHC electronic patient records
The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation's (HHC) revelation that electronic protected health information (PHI) of nearly 1.7 million people was stolen brings up a troubling aspect of the...
View ArticleHIPAA vs. the Cloud
Chris WittGuest commentarySince you are involved in healthcare IT, you know all about HIPAA and the responsibility it puts on the organization to protect patient information. In the early days of HIPAA...
View ArticleMGMA calls for HIPAA 5010 contingency plan to avoid physician practice cash...
Frank IrvingLAS VEGAS – According to research released by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) during the organization’s annual conference this week in Las Vegas, many physician practices...
View ArticleHigh-resolution scanner integrates with EHR systems
Frank Irving DYMO Labeling has applied its technology to the healthcare market with this week’s launch of a high-resolution scanner designed to streamline workflow and help facilities meet HIPAA...
View ArticleStandards institute offers HIPAA assistance
Jeff Rowe, EditorAmong the myriad questions providers encounter as they move to EHRs is how best to protect the privacy and security of their patients’ health information.read more
View ArticleSecurity issues loom as transition continues
Jeff Rowe, EditorThis blog is largely focused on the nuts and bolts of the health IT transition.read more
View ArticlePartnership sets sights on IT security
Jeff Rowe, EditorWe pointed recently to a Ponemon study which noted, among other things, that “only 31 percent (of the survey’s respondents) believe that their management views privacy and data...
View ArticleSecurity study points to “checklist” mentality
Jeff Rowe, EditorA new survey shows a continuing increase in healthcare data breaches.read more
View ArticleProvider associates need security plans, too
Jeff Rowe, EditorSo you’ve been working hard to firm up your IT security protocols and systems, and you’re feeling good about the progress you’ve made.read more
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