SUBSCRIBE TO E-NEWSLETTERMost patients worry about doctors’ mobile devices
Health IT pros have a lot of concerns about the security of data when it’s held on clinicians’ personal mobile devices. But there’s another group out there that might share in IT’s worries about BYOD security: Read more
Expert tip: Listen to nurses when implementing an EHR
One healthcare organization has advice for others that are currently shopping around for an EHR system: Make sure you pay close attention to the opinions of the people who will spend the most time using EHRs. Read more
Hospital waits 15 months to send data breach notification
Filed under: Compliance, In This Week's E-Newsletter
For healthcare organizations, preventing 100% of all data breaches is likely impossible. That’s why it’s important for providers to have a data breach response plan ready — before an incident occurs. Here’s one point to keep in mind: Read more
4 things doctors hate about EHRs
As more healthcare organizations are adopting electronic health records, doctors are becoming more frustrated with those EHR systems. Read more
Survey: Cloud computing services are secure
When healthcare organizations consider a move to cloud computing, their biggest concern is often the security of protected health information and other sensitive data that may be held by a third party. However, a new survey says those worries might be a little overblown. Read more
Hospital ignored several warnings about a security breach
One of the trickiest aspects of protecting patient data and other sensitive information is recognizing when a breach has occurred so the damage can be mitigated. And it’s especially difficult when organizations ignore clear warnings about vulnerabilities. Read more
Social media policies that comply with the law: Key rules
Filed under: Compliance, In This Week's E-Newsletter
Many healthcare providers are writing social media policies to protect themselves from the dangers of employees’ social networking use. But those organizations will need to make sure they aren’t getting themselves into any compliance trouble. Read more
Using social media effectively in health care: A 5-step plan
Filed under: Communication, In This Week's E-Newsletter, Special Report
A lot has been written about the benefits of social media for patients. But how can healthcare providers benefit from social networking sites, and how can they tap into that potential? Read more
Report highlights 3 successful telehealth programs
Many hospitals are using telehealth programs to expand their reach and improve the quality of care. Read more
Survey: Most organizations invest in the wrong security tools
For most healthcare providers, the budget for IT security is tight, so it’s critical to make sure those dollars are being spent on the right tools. However, that’s not often what happens, according to one recent survey. Read more