SUBSCRIBE TO E-NEWSLETTERHow to respond when health execs won’t follow IT policies
IT departments in health care organizations put a lot of effort into developing policies to protect patients’ protected health information and other sensitive data. But they often face one obstacle preventing those rules from being effective: Read more
Top 3 BYOD policy mistakes healthcare organizations make
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
Lost USB drive leads to breach of 6,000 patient records
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Many healthcare providers have policies about clinicians and staff members carrying sensitive patient data around on laptops, tablets and smartphones. But here’s another mobile gadget to address in those rules: Read more
Survey: Hospital Wi-Fi networks need an upgrade
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More clinicians and other staff members are beginning to use smartphones and tablets for their jobs. However, hospitals may need to spruce up their Wi-Fi infrastructures so mobile users can get the most out of those devices. Read more
Survey: Many organizations lack effective mobile device policies
More employee-owned devices are being brought onto healthcare organizations’ networks, but policies for using those devices haven’t kept pace. Read more
70% of small providers can’t afford to protect patient data
Keeping electronic patient data safe from security attacks is a challenge for all healthcare organizations, but it’s especially difficult for smaller providers that often have a harder time finding the resources to improve security. Read more
3 ways to ease patient fears about health IT
A new survey says most patients are confident that electronic health records (EHRs) will help improve the quality of their care. Some security concerns remain, but here’s how doctors can help. Read more
10 ways to protect health data
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As more patient information is held electronically, it gives doctors better access to data and enables faster, better decision making. Unfortunately, it also gives cybercriminals new ways to illegally access sensitive medical data. Read more
Help doctors use social networking safely: 3 keys
More doctors and hospitals are learning the benefits social networking sites can offer – but unfortunately, they’re also finding those sites create plenty of legal and security risks. Read more
70% of healthcare facilities hit by data breaches – staff most often to blame
As more hospitals and medical practices convert patient data to electronic health records, those organizations must take steps to improve security. The first step: Read more