Mobile devices such as smart phones, tablets and e-readers have penetrated every facet of our lives. MHealth is being touted as the most promising new mobile growth opportunity. Mobile technology offers healthcare a tremendous opportunity to provide timely information, diagnosis and care to patients. It also provides the vehicle for healthcare workers to go where […]
Risks to Small Providers are Risks to All
Medical data is up to 50 times more valuable than credit card data, so your medical records could be more valuable to a hacker than your credit card statement. Why? A compromised credit card can be cancelled, and the scope of the identity theft is limited to finances. Medical records do not change and can […]
Your Business Associates are Putting You at Risk and You Don’t Even Know it
For your patients’ and your protection, you need a complete and accurate accounting of all businesses that are accessing, storing, or handling your patient health information (PHI) and compliance-related data. If you don’t have it, you may suffer an unpleasant and unwanted surprise if you ever face a compliance issue or data breach — because […]