Email Communication is Necessary- But Introduces Risk When it comes to receiving communications from businesses, 93% of people say that email is their preferred communication channel. In the healthcare industry, organizations must take extra care to comply with HIPAA. Only some email marketing platforms can adequately protect PHI. If not properly secured, email can introduce […]

Internet-connected medical devices have transformed healthcare, but not without introducing significant risks. After years of lobbying, changes to medical device cybersecurity standards are finally coming as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The omnibus spending bill includes language requiring medical device manufacturers to ensure that their devices meet specific cybersecurity requirements. This article looks at […]

Choosing a dedicated or shared IP address may seem like an inconsequential decision, but it can significantly impact the effectiveness of your patient engagement efforts. Learn why dedicated IP addresses are preferred for transactional and marketing emails in the healthcare industry. What is a Dedicated IP Address? An IP address is a string of unique […]

Securing access to protected health information is a crucial tenant of HIPAA compliance. Your employees may have access to sensitive information, so ensuring their accounts are secure is essential to protecting this data. While you can’t stop users from making poor choices, there are administrative actions you can take to help improve account security. We’ve […]

If you are building a new environment that must comply with HIPAA, you may be surprised to find that the infrastructure requirements for HIPAA compliance do not require the use of any specific technology. This provides a lot of flexibility for developers and architects but can also introduce risk if you are unfamiliar with the […]