The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a controversy about “vaccine passports”, medical privacy laws and individual rights. As the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) eases restrictions on individuals vaccinated against Coronavirus, […]
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New Rules for Telehealth Technology
It’s no question that COVID-19 is rapidly changing the way we live and work. New social distancing restrictions and shelter-in-place orders cause businesses to become creative in how to stream […]
Read MoreDigital Voice Assistants in Healthcare
One of the most disruptive technologies today are digital voice assistants, such as Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and Google’s Assistant. Whether used for shopping or controlling home entertainment, this technology […]
Read More2-Factor Authentication: A shield for PHI against hackers
Protected Health Information (PHI) is hacked, stolen or misused with regularity and more than need be. Sometimes you can’t help HIPAA breaches, but often times there are measures you can […]
Read More4 Reasons Not Conducting a Security Risk Assessment Can Cost You Money
A Security Risk Assessment (SRA) is an analysis of your healthcare organization or associated business for any potential threats or issues in handling protected health information (PHI) under the Health […]
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