A well-tested disaster recovery plan is a critical part of any business continuity strategy. But how do you know if your plan will work when it matters most? By conducting regular tests, you can ensure your organization prepares for any type of emergency. In this blog post, we will discuss tips to test a disaster recovery plan and its benefits.
Data security and privacy are the top challenges that every organization faces today. Even though organizations have become more aware of the importance of data security, data leaks are still happening. To help minimize the risk of a data leak, here are 10 ways you can fortify your security protocols.
Managed services are IT support and maintenance services provided by an external provider. These services can include anything from 24/7 security monitoring and help desk support to data backup and recovery, and more.
Electronic health records (EHRs) are digital versions of the paper charts and files that healthcare providers have used for generations to document patient care. They usually include information such as a patient’s medical history, diagnoses, medications, immunizations, and laboratory test results.
Disaster recovery planning is the process of creating a plan of action to ensure that essential healthcare services can be quickly and effectively restored in the event of a disruption. A well-designed disaster recovery plan should take into account all potential risks and threats, plus the unique needs of the healthcare organization.
Many healthcare companies are still using outdated technology and systems, which can lead to security breaches and decreased efficiency. A managed IT services provider can help your company update its systems and improve its security. Having up-to-date technology is critical for any business, especially for those in the healthcare industry.
In 2015, OCR conducted 115 audits and found that 96% of those audited were not in compliance with at least one major provision of HIPAA. Furthermore, nearly half of the organizations audited had not completed a risk analysis – which is required by HIPAA.
Hospitals and health care providers are ‘easy targets’ according to experts. Cybercriminals can make ten times more money hacking someone’s medical records rather than their credit card details, new research has shown.
In what may come as a relief for several healthcare providers, there is still uncertainty about when the next round of HIPAA Audits will start. What you have right now is time to look at your medical practice’s state of digital security and compliance status in line with the Omnibus Rule changes if you have not already done it.
When talking HIPAA privacy and security, the numbers do most of the talking. Take 29.3 million, for instance, the number of patient health records compromised in a HIPAA data breach since 2009, or 138 percent, the percent jump in the number of health records breached just from 2012.
