The Integrity Blog
Insight into what questions dental and medical practices should ask managed IT providers as they are searching for one. The checklist also dives into red flags to be on the look-out for.
Dentists who are busy seeing patients don't have much time to worry about office technology. However, failing to understand how tech affects the way an office runs and the way patients are treated is a big mistake. Instead of spending valuable time on frustrating computer issues, a savvy move is to consider options for outsourcing IT services.
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What Is the HIPAA Wall of Shame? In 2009, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) created the HIPAA Wall of Shame to ensure healthcare data transparency. The purpose is to inform the public about Protected Health Information (PHI) breaches and to encourage healthcare providers to have better data security.
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Insight into what questions dental and medical practices should ask managed IT providers as they are searching for one. The checklist also dives into red flags to be on the look-out for.
If you prioritize finding the best IT solutions for your medical office, you're ahead of the game. Many practices don't spend much time addressing medical information security and patient privacy. Their lack of oversight could cost them BIG.
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Medical professionals need every type of relief possible to offset excessively high burnout rates. An article published by U.S. News & World Report indicates that 56 percent of nurses, 54 percent of clinical staff, and 47 percent of doctors struggle with work-related stress. Heavy workloads are causing our vital healthcare providers to consider changing careers. Outsourcing managed IT services for healthcare organizations can deliver the critical support they need.
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Data Security | Practice Continuity
In late 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services warned of a growing ransomware threat that might impact the dental community, pointing to new ransomware operators that aggressively target the healthcare sector with increasingly sophisticated methods. In addition, according to a recent Health-ISAC and Booz Allen Hamilton report, ransomware remains at the top of healthcare cyberthreats, followed by phishing and spear-phishing attacks, third-party or partner breaches, data breaches, and insider threats.
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IT Support | Practice Continuity
Managing a dental practice can be a challenge, but assuring that every patient receives quality care from friendly, trained professionals comes with the territory. Additionally, only a well-managed practice can grow and evolve into a thriving business. Here, we’ll discuss dental office management as well as five tips that can help get your practice growing.
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