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October Is For Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Essential HIPAA Security Risk Assessment

Telebehavioral Health Institute

When considering healthcare cybersecurity best practices, HIPAA security risk assessments and HIPAA remediation plans are essential. With October being “Cybersecurity Awareness Month,” security education and planning should be at the top of the list for many healthcare businesses. .

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Updates to NIST Cybersecurity Framework Under Review

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The framework aims to create a comprehensive cybersecurity framework for healthcare to meet HIPAA Security Rule requirements. Healthcare organizations and providers are invited to provide feedback through September 21, 2022. NIST Cybersecurity Framework & the HIPAA Security Rule.

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Security as the Standard: Utilizing the Cloud for Private Healthcare Data

Healthcare IT Today

This means that paper documents and manila folders are no longer sufficient to meet today’s healthcare privacy needs – instead, healthcare professionals are shifting their confidential documents and storing patient records in the Cloud for efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness. The answer is quite simple.

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Now is the Time to Prioritize IoT Medical Device Security

Healthcare IT Today

Undocumented open-source code is in virtually all software; unique precautions apply in healthcare in order to prevent against the risks of the vulnerabilities potentially contained in open source software (OSS) and third-party code. Security documentation starts at the code level and requires a high degree of automation.

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Healthcare Data Security & Insurance Challenges and Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

Federal guidelines like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) outline the responsibility of healthcare providers when it comes to creating, analyzing, and distributing Protected Health Information (PHI).

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The Ins and Outs of Healthcare Communication Platforms

Healthcare IT Today

With over 70 million secure messages sent and received each month, it’s clear that Direct Secure Messaging has become an integral part of modern healthcare communication. Its applications include transmitting referrals, continuity of care documents (CCDs), and more, all while maintaining the highest level of security.

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How Electronic Health Records Streamline Chronic Care Management with Real-Time Data Integration 

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Unlike paper-based systems, EHR allows for integrated care management, ensuring every healthcare professional involved in a patient’s care has up-to-date information. EHR not only streamlines documentation but also supports long-term disease control by making it easier to track patient progress and coordinate care among specialists.

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