The importance of IoT security in healthcare

As the healthcare industry continues to be revolutionized by the Internet of Things (IoT), medical devices need steadfast protection from malicious cyberattacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access in order to safeguard patient information. In this article, you’ll learn useful tips on how to keep your IoT devices safe from these threats. Increase network security To […]

BI in healthcare: The key to reducing readmission rates

Business intelligence (BI), also referred to as big data, refers to the capture, aggregation, and analysis of large amounts of data. Such data can be used to help organizations make better decisions about all aspects of their business. In recent years, BI has been applied to the healthcare industry with great success. One area where […]

Why your company should care about HIPAA compliance

If your organization handles sensitive patient information, you need to comply with HIPAA. Failure to do so can result in fines and penalties. Read on to learn more about the importance of HIPAA compliance to businesses like yours. What is HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law […]

Is shifting from paper records to EHRs worth it?

Many healthcare organizations have digitized their processes, which include using electronic health records (EHRs). EHRs help improve the accuracy and accessibility of patient information. If you’re wondering whether transitioning from paper to digital records is worth it for your firm, here’s what you should consider. What are electronic health records? EHRs are digital official documents […]

How to stay HIPAA-compliant on social media

Social media networks can be used by healthcare organizations to advertise their services as well as communicate with patients and get them more involved in their own healthcare. However, there’s always a risk that Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and patient privacy will be violated on social media networks. To ensure HIPAA […]

Cloud computing in healthcare: 5 Benefits you can’t ignore

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, and practices in healthcare are no exception. Cloud-based solutions offer many benefits over traditional methods, including reliability, convenience, security, and scalability. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the main advantages of cloud computing in the healthcare industry. Better data backup and recovery Data loss […]

How does telemedicine benefit patients?

Telemedicine has been around for quite some time, but its popularity grew during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare providers turned to telemedicine to ensure that patients were still able to receive quality healthcare services when lockdowns and travel restrictions were put in place. Today, many people are still using telemedicine services because of their benefits. Read […]

Improve your healthcare organization’s productivity with online scheduling

Hectic workdays can easily overwhelm any healthcare worker, so it’s always a good idea for them to seek out solutions to organize their busy schedules. A good way for healthcare businesses to help staff better manage their time is by using online scheduling solutions. Online scheduling is one of the simplest and most popular technologies […]

How to choose the right health app or wearable tech

The healthcare industry has been leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes. Innovations such as health apps and wearable tech even empower patients to exercise greater control over improving the quality of their lives. Still, many of your patients will continue to rely on your medical opinion regarding which apps or devices to use, so make […]

How big data helps lower hospital readmission rates

In the healthcare industry, mistakes lead to misdiagnoses, improper medical treatment, and, inevitably, hospital readmissions. But business intelligence (BI) is changing that by equipping healthcare professionals with powerful real-time information. At its core, BI software is all about data analytics. BI software is capable of accepting staggering amounts of data in short periods of time. […]