Tag: emr

Should You Integrate Secure Email Sending with an EMR or EHR?

February 8, 2022

Email is the preferred medium for business communications. Although those in the healthcare industry face restrictions on how they can use email, it is a powerful tool if properly secured. By integrating secure email with an EMR or EHR system, healthcare organizations can automate communications to maximize efficiency. What Are EMRs and EHRs? Electronic medical […]

Jump/Thumb Drives and PHI Don’t Mix

July 20, 2012

It is very common for the staff of small and medium sized healthcare organizations to store patient data on USB Flash Drives (a.k.a. Jump Drives or Thumb Drives). This is universally a bad idea and guarantees non-compliance with HIPAA. Below, I will discuss why and suggest some alternatives to accomplish the same ends. While this article […]