Wireless networks: What your hospital must consider
Hospital wireless Internet networks have come a long way when it comes to supporting technology such as electronic…
Get ready: Breaches and HIPAA fines are increasing
Prepare for a perfect storm — data breaches are on the rise and so are the costs of HIPAA violations. …
Proof telehealth can improve quality of care
New research suggests there’s one more reason for hospitals to provide telehealth — it could reduce readmissions. Many…
Proof telehealth can improve quality of care
New research suggests there’s one more reason for hospitals to provide telehealth — it could reduce readmissions. Many…
IT interoperability: Future outlook for hospitals
One of the biggest challenges for hospitals with electronic health records (EHR) systems has been interoperability. It’s rare…
IT trend all hospitals should track in 2015
Health IT has already seen a huge expansion in recent years, largely due to government incentives, payor demands…
10 healthcare technology hazards for 2015
As 2014 draws to an end, it’s time for hospitals to start thinking about the biggest healthcare technology…
Technology trends: 3 reasons hospitals should expand IT networks
Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last few years, and if hospitals want to maintain…
Online reviews affect patient choices: How hospitals can respond
More and more patients are turning to online reviews when it comes to choosing a doctor or hospital.…
Business strategies: Taking advantage of all social media has to offer
Nowadays, nearly everyone uses social media in some way. But did you know it’s a great way to…
Privacy breach: 6 people fired at prestigious hospital
After 14 patient records were “inappropriately accessed,” in a week’s time, six people were fired from Cedars-Sinai Medical…
10 best practices to secure healthcare data
Data breaches in health care come in a variety of forms. They can include cases in which criminal…
Don’t be next: Lessons from 5 recent health data breaches
Five hospitals recently suffered breaches of patients’ protected health information. Here are some lessons your organization can learn…
Nurse fired for HIPAA violation after discussing cop-killer patient: Was it fair?
Even an off-the-cuff venting session online can result in a HIPAA violation and firing if health providers aren’t…