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The Challenges of Healthcare IT in a Technologically Advanced World

The Challenges of Healthcare IT in a Technologically Advanced World

Technology continues to play a major role in healthcare, especially as it has become more prominent. Through technology, the healthcare industry has been able to stabilize costs, improve access, and personalize care delivery—challenging concepts in years past. That said, these innovations come at the cost of potential issues with data privacy… issues that become more prominent as technology becomes even more advanced.

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Changes to Healthcare Technology Improving Care and Data Privacy

Changes to Healthcare Technology Improving Care and Data Privacy

For years you’ve heard how technology is becoming a bigger part of the healthcare delivery system and how it can help stabilize costs, provide increased access, and further personalize care delivery. As these innovations have been taking hold it has brought up serious questions about data privacy. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the changes IT has brought to healthcare and what it means for patient data privacy. 

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Healthcare IT Had a Rough Time in 2020

Healthcare IT Had a Rough Time in 2020

2020 offered no shortage of challenges for healthcare providers. Besides the obvious issues that COVID-19 posed to the operations, finances, and supply chains that these organizations rely on, cybersecurity issues have played a significant role. Let’s go over some of the security stresses that healthcare providers have been experiencing.

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Windows XP Steals the Spotlight in US Presidential Election

Windows XP Steals the Spotlight in US Presidential Election

One of the candidates in the U.S. Presidential race recently brought their doctor into the spotlight after citing a glowing health report in a letter regarding their own health. While this letter garnered quite a bit of attention for the candidate, the attention the story brought Dr. Harold Bornstein some scrutiny as well; under which it was revealed that the doctor still runs Windows XP.

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Improperly Disposing of a Hard Drive Can Threaten Your Security

Improperly Disposing of a Hard Drive Can Threaten Your Security

No technology lasts forever. Your business will need to replace server hardware or workstations eventually, no matter how well you take care of it. However, what do you do with the hard drive of any device that you have to replace? If you don’t take action to destroy your old hard drive (after moving any data off of it as needed), you could be in violation of various compliance guidelines issued by HIPAA.

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