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Healthcare employees are bringing personal devices to work – whether their employers say it’s OK or not. That’s why security experts say it’s critical to create an effective BYOD policy. Read more
Hospital suffers two data breaches due to stolen computing devices
While there’s some debate over the best ways to secure sensitive data, IT security experts can at least agree on one key element of a healthcare data security plan: Read more
Most 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
Top 3 causes of healthcare data breaches
Data breaches affecting patient information declined in 2012 – however, there’s still a lot of work to be done. What are biggest IT security areas healthcare organizations should focus on in 2013? Read more
Study: Mobile apps help avoid dangerous drug interactions
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We’ve written before about how patients can benefit from mobile health apps that help them keep track of treatment or wellness plans. Here’s another way mobile apps can help doctors and patients: Read more
Healthcare IT trends to expect in 2013
With changes to compliance rules and federal incentive programs, new mobile developments, and other significant changes, here are three healthcare IT trends for the new year. Read more
3 BYOD horror stories healthcare providers can learn from
More healthcare providers are allowing doctors, nurses and other employees to use their own personal smartphones, tablets and other devices. While that may be great for productivity and patient care, it can create new risks, as shown by these three real-life BYOD horror stories. Read more
Survey: Health IT pros see tablets as positive and threatening
Both doctors and health IT pros agree that tablets like Apple’s iPad can bring many benefits for health care providers. However, security concerns often keep those devices from being used. Read more
5 critical mobile security features for smartphones and tablets in health care
Doctors, nurses and other employee are bringing personal mobile devices to work at healthcare organizations. Here are five critical mobile security features IT should require before those gadgets access any sensitive data. Read more
7 IT security mistakes most hospitals make
For most industries, 2012 was a rough year for IT security. And healthcare firms have been especially hard hit by data breaches recently. Read more