According to a recent report by Symantec security firm, a cyber group called Orangeworm has targeted the healthcare industry and...
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HIPAA Compliance Tips for Mobile Data Security
HIPAA Compliance Tips for Mobile Data Security Nearly 4 out of 5 healthcare providers use a mobile device for professional...
Navigating Mobile Devices and HIPAA
The mobile technology revolution has impacted nearly every industry across the globe, with healthcare being no exception. Hospitals, clinics, and...
5 Simple and Effective Evidence-Based Patient Safety Tips for Medical Staff
Despite the progress made in patient safety over the years, medical errors are still a significant source of injury and...
Patient Safety Awareness Week
March 11-17, 2018 was National Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW). This week is about raising awareness of patient safety and...
Top Ten Patient Safety Concerns for 2018
The Becker’s Clinical Leadership & Infection Control released Ten Top Patient Safety Concerns that should be a priority in 2018,...
SamSam Ransomware attacks Allscripts- What You Should Know
Another strain of ransomware has wreaked its havoc on the healthcare industry. This time its victims include over 45,000 medical...
Top Health Technology Patient Safety Hazards for 2018
ECRI Institute, a non-profit research organization, recently released its annual Top 10 List of Health Technology Hazards for 2018. The...
Are Physician’s Becoming More Comfortable with Value Based-Payment?
With the transition to “value-based care” well underway and healthcare’s shift from volume-based to value-based payment (VBP), significant barriers still...
What You Need to Know about the Final MACRA Rule for 2018
Earlier this month, CMS delivered its final rule on the Quality Payment Program, starting January 1st, 2018. The following are...
The Prevalence of Sharing Passwords
Data breaches and ransomware attacks are among some of the top challenges that healthcare organizations face today. These issues can...
Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers
The US Consumer Product and Safety Commission is recalling nearly 40 million Kidde-brand fire extinguishers because they may not work...