The ONC Cures Act Final Rule
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Cures Act Final Rule hardly rolls off the tongue, but it’s bringing important changes to the world of healthcare. Its provisions aim to improve interoperability and facilitate smoother data exchange. Although these changes would be beneficial to certain aspects of the healthcare experience, there […]
The HIPAA Safe Harbor Bill has Passed the Senate
The HIPAA Safe Harbor bill has passed the Senate without amendment and with unanimous consent. Known formally as H.R. 7898, the HIPAA Safe Harbor Bill amends the HITECH Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to recognize organizations that follow security best practices, such as those that have HITRUST CSF Certifications. […]
The CMS Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule is a mouthful, but it’s also an important step for improving how health data is accessed and shared. While the rule may be beneficial in certain ways, it’s not without its risks. It opens up the door for patient data to […]
Enhancements to Application-specific Passwords
Since 2017, LuxSci has supported application-specific passwords. These enable users to create distinct username/password combinations for use with different applications, devices, or for shared account access. These login aliases can have limited privileges; for example, granting access only to email or only to web site file storage. Use of application specific passwords can greatly enhance […]
Dedicated Servers: How They Improve Security And Reliability
What’s best for your organization, shared or dedicated servers? If your company is looking for website hosting, an email provider, or hosting for other online services, this question may not be high up on its list of priorities. The differences between shared and dedicated servers may not seem particularly important at first. However, this choice […]