Tech and Innovation in Healthcare
Virtual Reality:
Get a Feel for Challenging Surgeries With VR and Haptics
Learn how bridge platforms convince you to feel virtual objects. Physicians can use virt... Read more
Get a Feel for Challenging Surgeries With VR and Haptics
Learn how bridge platforms convince you to feel virtual objects. Physicians can use virt... Read more
Cybersecurity Quiz:
Can You Crack the Clues of This Cybersecurity Test?
Recall the answers to help protect your practice. Over the past year, Tech & Innovati... Read more
Can You Crack the Clues of This Cybersecurity Test?
Recall the answers to help protect your practice. Over the past year, Tech & Innovati... Read more
News You Can Use:
Find out What’s Ahead for Telehealth in the CY 2023 MPFS Final Rule
Prepare for post-COVID visits with finalized POS codes. On Nov. 1, 2023, the Centers for ... Read more
Find out What’s Ahead for Telehealth in the CY 2023 MPFS Final Rule
Prepare for post-COVID visits with finalized POS codes. On Nov. 1, 2023, the Centers for ... Read more
Cybersecurity Quiz Answers:
Check Your Answers to Our Cybersecurity Quiz
Is your memory as solid as multifactor authentication? Check your work to see if your an... Read more
Check Your Answers to Our Cybersecurity Quiz
Is your memory as solid as multifactor authentication? Check your work to see if your an... Read more
Industry Notes:
Prepare for Cybersecurity Incidents With an Updated Playbook
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and MITRE announced version 2.0 of the Medical... Read more
Prepare for Cybersecurity Incidents With an Updated Playbook
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and MITRE announced version 2.0 of the Medical... Read more
Industry Notes:
Beware the Venus Ransomware Threat, Warns HC3
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) issued an Analyst Note ... Read more
Beware the Venus Ransomware Threat, Warns HC3
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) issued an Analyst Note ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Can Bone Marrow Help Improve Rotator Cuff Surgery Outcomes?
Question: I recently read an article about the potential benefits orthobiologics for... Read more
Can Bone Marrow Help Improve Rotator Cuff Surgery Outcomes?
Question: I recently read an article about the potential benefits orthobiologics for... Read more
Reader Questions:
Protect Your Healthcare Organization 24/7 With MDR
Question: I'm part of a midsize group practice. We've been lucky to avoid a cybersec... Read more
Protect Your Healthcare Organization 24/7 With MDR
Question: I'm part of a midsize group practice. We've been lucky to avoid a cybersec... Read more
Neuroscience:
Block the Brain's CGRP Receptor to Manage Migraine Pain
Monoclonal antibodies can help prevent future episodes. Migraine headaches can be debilit... Read more
Block the Brain's CGRP Receptor to Manage Migraine Pain
Monoclonal antibodies can help prevent future episodes. Migraine headaches can be debilit... Read more
Information Security:
Boost Your Practice’s Email Security With These 10 Tips
Employ encryption to protect your email. It's happened to almost everyone — you hear th... Read more
Boost Your Practice’s Email Security With These 10 Tips
Employ encryption to protect your email. It's happened to almost everyone — you hear th... Read more
Sleep Science:
Provide More Restful Sleep for Your OSA Patients With UAS
Clear the airway without constant air pressure. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the mos... Read more
Provide More Restful Sleep for Your OSA Patients With UAS
Clear the airway without constant air pressure. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the mos... Read more
Reader Question:
Diagnose Concussions Early With VR Goggles
Question: A lot of our patients are athletes who have suffered concussions or other head i... Read more
Diagnose Concussions Early With VR Goggles
Question: A lot of our patients are athletes who have suffered concussions or other head i... Read more
Reader Question:
Offer Text to Pay to Receive Patient Payments Sooner
Question: Our practice accepts in-office payments of cash, checks, and credit cards f... Read more
Offer Text to Pay to Receive Patient Payments Sooner
Question: Our practice accepts in-office payments of cash, checks, and credit cards f... Read more
Reader Question:
Surgeons Use VR to Train for Conjoined Twin Separation
Question: I saw your article on VR in Tech & Innovation in Healthcare Volume 2, Issue ... Read more
Surgeons Use VR to Train for Conjoined Twin Separation
Question: I saw your article on VR in Tech & Innovation in Healthcare Volume 2, Issue ... Read more
Reader Question:
HC3 Warns Against Cybersecurity Software Tool Vulnerabilities
Question: Our IT team is planning a simulated cybersecurity attack on our network to ... Read more
HC3 Warns Against Cybersecurity Software Tool Vulnerabilities
Question: Our IT team is planning a simulated cybersecurity attack on our network to ... Read more
Reader Question:
FDA Approves ALS Drug Funded by Social Media Challenge
Question: I'm always curious if anything ever comes of challenges on social media whe... Read more
FDA Approves ALS Drug Funded by Social Media Challenge
Question: I'm always curious if anything ever comes of challenges on social media whe... Read more
Healthcare Data:
Employ Technology to Dissect Data and Improve Healthcare Equity
Take advantage of collaboration to identify disparities. Since the start of the COVID-19 ... Read more
Employ Technology to Dissect Data and Improve Healthcare Equity
Take advantage of collaboration to identify disparities. Since the start of the COVID-19 ... Read more
Neuroscience:
Did Researchers Find a Cheat Code to Boost Older Adults’ Attention? Find out
Experts see video games as a future treatment option. With smartphones and tablets, olde... Read more
Did Researchers Find a Cheat Code to Boost Older Adults’ Attention? Find out
Experts see video games as a future treatment option. With smartphones and tablets, olde... Read more
Cybersecurity Corner:
Investigate Insider IT Threats Before It’s Too Late
Educate your staff to report even minor incidents. With delivering care to patients, bill... Read more
Investigate Insider IT Threats Before It’s Too Late
Educate your staff to report even minor incidents. With delivering care to patients, bill... Read more
Industry Notes:
Check the Security Status of Legacy Medical Devices, Suggests FBI
Check the Security Status of Legacy Medical Devices, Suggests FBI On Sept. 12, 2022, the ... Read more
Check the Security Status of Legacy Medical Devices, Suggests FBI
Check the Security Status of Legacy Medical Devices, Suggests FBI On Sept. 12, 2022, the ... Read more
Industry Notes:
Beware Vulnerabilities in Certain Infusion Pumps
Healthcare organizations using Baxter Sigma Spectrum and Baxter Spectrum infusion pumps sh... Read more
Beware Vulnerabilities in Certain Infusion Pumps
Healthcare organizations using Baxter Sigma Spectrum and Baxter Spectrum infusion pumps sh... Read more
Reader Questions:
Battle COVID Subvariants With Bivalent Boosters
Question: Our practice has seen an increase of COVID-19 cases over the past two mont... Read more
Battle COVID Subvariants With Bivalent Boosters
Question: Our practice has seen an increase of COVID-19 cases over the past two mont... Read more
Reader Questions:
Reduce Fall Risks With Smart Socks
Question: We're concerned about the safety and fall risks of our older patients in ou... Read more
Reduce Fall Risks With Smart Socks
Question: We're concerned about the safety and fall risks of our older patients in ou... Read more
Telemedicine:
Expand Care Options for Patients in Remote Areas With Telesurgery
Who assumes the liability if there are complications? Imagine this — a patient is layi... Read more
Expand Care Options for Patients in Remote Areas With Telesurgery
Who assumes the liability if there are complications? Imagine this — a patient is layi... Read more
Virtual Reality:
Look Forward to Reimbursement for VR-Enhanced Therapy Sessions
Providers help patients solidify skills through VR. Virtual reality (VR) immerses the use... Read more
Look Forward to Reimbursement for VR-Enhanced Therapy Sessions
Providers help patients solidify skills through VR. Virtual reality (VR) immerses the use... Read more
Clip and Save:
Arm Your Team With These 10 Crucial Cybersecurity Terms
Hint: 2FA is not an apartment number. With a seemingly endless flow of cyberattacks on he... Read more
Arm Your Team With These 10 Crucial Cybersecurity Terms
Hint: 2FA is not an apartment number. With a seemingly endless flow of cyberattacks on he... Read more
Industry Notes:
Beware Zeppelin Ransomware Attacks, Warns FBI and CISA
On Aug. 11, 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infr... Read more
Beware Zeppelin Ransomware Attacks, Warns FBI and CISA
On Aug. 11, 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infr... Read more
Reader Questions:
Prepare for Pain-Free Diabetes Tests
Question: We have several patients in our practice who suffer from diabetes, and near... Read more
Prepare for Pain-Free Diabetes Tests
Question: We have several patients in our practice who suffer from diabetes, and near... Read more
Reader Questions:
Know When Seizures Will Onset With a Wrist Monitor
Question: I have several patients who suffer from epilepsy in one form or another. Up... Read more
Know When Seizures Will Onset With a Wrist Monitor
Question: I have several patients who suffer from epilepsy in one form or another. Up... Read more
Reader Questions:
Stay Aware of This Dangerous Malware
Question: A colleague's practice had their network infected by emotet malware. We're ... Read more
Stay Aware of This Dangerous Malware
Question: A colleague's practice had their network infected by emotet malware. We're ... Read more
Drones:
Deliver Your Patient’s Prescriptions by Drone
Find out what other cargo UAS can carry. Look! Up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane,... Read more
Deliver Your Patient’s Prescriptions by Drone
Find out what other cargo UAS can carry. Look! Up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane,... Read more
Work From Home:
Stay Connected to Your Staff Working in the Office and at Home
Collaborate with team members by using a shared drive. Many employees — and prospective... Read more
Stay Connected to Your Staff Working in the Office and at Home
Collaborate with team members by using a shared drive. Many employees — and prospective... Read more
Cybersecurity Corner:
Time is a Factor When Informing Leadership About Cyber Risks
Should CISOs deliver detailed reports to executives? Find out. Whether you're the chief... Read more
Time is a Factor When Informing Leadership About Cyber Risks
Should CISOs deliver detailed reports to executives? Find out. Whether you're the chief... Read more
Industry Notes:
TEFCA Nabs Major EHR Company for Healthcare Data Exchange
Epic, an electronic health record (EHR) company, announced it will join the Trusted Exchan... Read more
TEFCA Nabs Major EHR Company for Healthcare Data Exchange
Epic, an electronic health record (EHR) company, announced it will join the Trusted Exchan... Read more
Industry Notes:
Protect Your Practice From a Maui Ransomware Attack
In a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Age... Read more
Protect Your Practice From a Maui Ransomware Attack
In a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Age... Read more
Reader Questions:
Using Machine Learning to Uncover the Next COVID-19 Variant
Question: As the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) continues, vaccines and boost... Read more
Using Machine Learning to Uncover the Next COVID-19 Variant
Question: As the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) continues, vaccines and boost... Read more
Reader Questions:
Save Time Diagnosing and Treating Strokes With AI
Question: I'm a neurologist and fascinated with how artificial intelligence (AI) is b... Read more
Save Time Diagnosing and Treating Strokes With AI
Question: I'm a neurologist and fascinated with how artificial intelligence (AI) is b... Read more
Reader Questions:
Keep Track of Newborns With Neonatal Home-Based Monitoring Program
Question: Telehealth is incredibly popular among the patients in our practice. They ... Read more
Keep Track of Newborns With Neonatal Home-Based Monitoring Program
Question: Telehealth is incredibly popular among the patients in our practice. They ... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Learn How AI Procedures are Classified in the New CPT® Appendix S
Analyzing data is just one piece of the AI puzzle. When coders open their 2023 CPT® cod... Read more
Learn How AI Procedures are Classified in the New CPT® Appendix S
Analyzing data is just one piece of the AI puzzle. When coders open their 2023 CPT® cod... Read more
Mental Health:
Stimulate the Brain to Treat Severe Depression
TMS has the potential to treat several mental health conditions. According to a Centers f... Read more
Stimulate the Brain to Treat Severe Depression
TMS has the potential to treat several mental health conditions. According to a Centers f... Read more
Telemedicine Fraud:
Invaluable to Providers, Telehealth is Also a Prime Fraud Candidate
FBI faces new challenges when fighting telemedicine fraud. Studies continue to show ho... Read more
Invaluable to Providers, Telehealth is Also a Prime Fraud Candidate
FBI faces new challenges when fighting telemedicine fraud. Studies continue to show ho... Read more
Industry Notes:
FBI Prevented Hackers From Attacking Boston Children’s Hospital
A state-sponsored cyberattack against a children's hospital in August 2021 was thwarted be... Read more
FBI Prevented Hackers From Attacking Boston Children’s Hospital
A state-sponsored cyberattack against a children's hospital in August 2021 was thwarted be... Read more
Reader Questions:
Can Beet Juice Detect Surgical Wound Infections?
Question: I read that surgical site infection rates in some countries can approach 3... Read more
Can Beet Juice Detect Surgical Wound Infections?
Question: I read that surgical site infection rates in some countries can approach 3... Read more
Reader Questions:
Focus on Patient Care With the Help of Collaborative Robots
Question: I love starting my robot vacuum to clean the floors after I leave for work ... Read more
Focus on Patient Care With the Help of Collaborative Robots
Question: I love starting my robot vacuum to clean the floors after I leave for work ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Battle Social Isolation in Older Adults With In-Home AI
Question: A number of our older patients have expressed loneliness and feeling isolat... Read more
Battle Social Isolation in Older Adults With In-Home AI
Question: A number of our older patients have expressed loneliness and feeling isolat... Read more
Virtual Reality:
Researchers Enter a Virtual Reality to Treat Patients’ Chronic Pain
In just seven minutes a day, patients can enjoy relief.> Providers have several treatment... Read more
Researchers Enter a Virtual Reality to Treat Patients’ Chronic Pain
In just seven minutes a day, patients can enjoy relief.> Providers have several treatment... Read more
Alzheimer’s Disease:
Use Imaging Tests to Evaluate How Alzheimer’s Affects Brain Synapses
Is synaptic density an indicator of early-stage AD? Find out. With the number of patients... Read more
Use Imaging Tests to Evaluate How Alzheimer’s Affects Brain Synapses
Is synaptic density an indicator of early-stage AD? Find out. With the number of patients... Read more
Consumerization:
What Can Retail and Banking Trends Teach Healthcare in 2022?
Patients are craving more self-service. Healthcare professionals have noticed four disti... Read more
What Can Retail and Banking Trends Teach Healthcare in 2022?
Patients are craving more self-service. Healthcare professionals have noticed four disti... Read more
Industry Notes:
Sentencing Announced in Multimillion-Dollar Telemedicine Pharmacy Fraud Case
In a May 18, 2022 press release, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two Florid... Read more
Sentencing Announced in Multimillion-Dollar Telemedicine Pharmacy Fraud Case
In a May 18, 2022 press release, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two Florid... Read more
Industry Notes:
Bill Aims to Enforce Medical Device Security Before They Hit the Market
A bipartisan House of Representatives bill (H.R. 7667) introduced on May 6, 2022 aims to a... Read more
Bill Aims to Enforce Medical Device Security Before They Hit the Market
A bipartisan House of Representatives bill (H.R. 7667) introduced on May 6, 2022 aims to a... Read more
Reader Questions:
Provide Mental Health Services for Veterans and Others
Question: We have several patients who are veterans who experience a wide variety of ... Read more
Provide Mental Health Services for Veterans and Others
Question: We have several patients who are veterans who experience a wide variety of ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Protect Your Power Supply Against Cyberattacks
Question: We have several uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices throughout the o... Read more
Protect Your Power Supply Against Cyberattacks
Question: We have several uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices throughout the o... Read more
Reader Questions:
Give Your Healthcare Organization’s Passwords a Refresh
Question: How often should we change our passwords? I can't remember the last time ou... Read more
Give Your Healthcare Organization’s Passwords a Refresh
Question: How often should we change our passwords? I can't remember the last time ou... Read more
Speech Recognition Software:
Use Your Voice to Write More Detailed Medical Documentation
Skip the home row and pick up a microphone. When healthcare providers need to complete th... Read more
Use Your Voice to Write More Detailed Medical Documentation
Skip the home row and pick up a microphone. When healthcare providers need to complete th... Read more
Voice Recognition Software:
Alexa, What’s the Difference Between Speech and Voice Recognition Software?
Knowing who is speaking is the key. You may have read about speech recognition software i... Read more
Alexa, What’s the Difference Between Speech and Voice Recognition Software?
Knowing who is speaking is the key. You may have read about speech recognition software i... Read more
Artificial Intelligence:
Improving Patient Safety and Provider Efficiency With AI
Healthcare AI is highly regulated by the FDA. Duplicate patient records or overlays in el... Read more
Improving Patient Safety and Provider Efficiency With AI
Healthcare AI is highly regulated by the FDA. Duplicate patient records or overlays in el... Read more
Industry Notes:
Using Breathalyzers to Diagnose COVID-19
On April 14, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use aut... Read more
Using Breathalyzers to Diagnose COVID-19
On April 14, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use aut... Read more
Industry Notes:
Respiratory Care Provider Faces Lawsuits Over Data Breach
From July 23 to July 27, 2021, an unknown party accessed certain systems of SuperCare Hea... Read more
Respiratory Care Provider Faces Lawsuits Over Data Breach
From July 23 to July 27, 2021, an unknown party accessed certain systems of SuperCare Hea... Read more
Reader Questions:
Don’t Let This BlackCat Cross Your Path
Question: I keep seeing warnings of foreign threat actors attempting to attack the U.S. cy... Read more
Don’t Let This BlackCat Cross Your Path
Question: I keep seeing warnings of foreign threat actors attempting to attack the U.S. cy... Read more
Reader Questions:
Cast Aside Bathing Difficulties With 3D Printing
Question: I found your article, “Here's How 3D-Printed Models Can Help Explain Cond... Read more
Cast Aside Bathing Difficulties With 3D Printing
Question: I found your article, “Here's How 3D-Printed Models Can Help Explain Cond... Read more
Reader Questions:
Who’s Responsible for the Security of RPM Devices?
Question: Our practice is exploring providing remote patient monitoring (RPM) device... Read more
Who’s Responsible for the Security of RPM Devices?
Question: Our practice is exploring providing remote patient monitoring (RPM) device... Read more
Reader Questions:
Don’t Deny the Possibility of a DDoS Attack
Question: I've read about Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks in the news, b... Read more
Don’t Deny the Possibility of a DDoS Attack
Question: I've read about Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks in the news, b... Read more
Mental Illnesses:
Monitor Blood Biomarkers to Diagnose Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Could blood tests lead to personalized depression treatment? Find out. Traditional method... Read more
Monitor Blood Biomarkers to Diagnose Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Could blood tests lead to personalized depression treatment? Find out. Traditional method... Read more
Health Informatics:
Learn Why Interoperability is a Crucial Gear in the Health Informatics Machine
Common standards between applications could open the information floodgates. Health infor... Read more
Learn Why Interoperability is a Crucial Gear in the Health Informatics Machine
Common standards between applications could open the information floodgates. Health infor... Read more
Cybersecurity Corner:
Configure RPM Devices and VPNs to Protect Your Practice’s Network Resources
Make sure to secure the device before it connects. Your healthcare organization's inter... Read more
Configure RPM Devices and VPNs to Protect Your Practice’s Network Resources
Make sure to secure the device before it connects. Your healthcare organization's inter... Read more
Industry Notes:
Congress Extends Use of Telehealth Flexibilities by 5 Months
As part of the 2022 omnibus spending bill, Congress added a five-month extension to teleh... Read more
Congress Extends Use of Telehealth Flexibilities by 5 Months
As part of the 2022 omnibus spending bill, Congress added a five-month extension to teleh... Read more
Industry Notes:
Nearly 300 Info-Blocking Claims in 1 Year, Reports the ONC
Since April 5, 2021, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has recei... Read more
Nearly 300 Info-Blocking Claims in 1 Year, Reports the ONC
Since April 5, 2021, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has recei... Read more
Reader Questions:
Teach Your Patients to Be Wary of COVID-19 Scams
Question: Several patients in our practice have told us they've received phone calls... Read more
Teach Your Patients to Be Wary of COVID-19 Scams
Question: Several patients in our practice have told us they've received phone calls... Read more
Reader Questions:
Keep Work at Work to Avoid Unauthorized Disclosures
Question: A provider in our practice informed us that they have been sending patient ... Read more
Keep Work at Work to Avoid Unauthorized Disclosures
Question: A provider in our practice informed us that they have been sending patient ... Read more
Up and Coming Medicine:
Get the Scoop on How Digital Twins Hone Post-COVID Treatment Plans
Researchers could identify a new pandemic early in the spread. Scientists are using digi... Read more
Get the Scoop on How Digital Twins Hone Post-COVID Treatment Plans
Researchers could identify a new pandemic early in the spread. Scientists are using digi... Read more
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring:
See Improved PT Success Through At-Home App Usage
Only 12 percent of patients move forward with prescribed PT. Patients rehabilitating mus... Read more
See Improved PT Success Through At-Home App Usage
Only 12 percent of patients move forward with prescribed PT. Patients rehabilitating mus... Read more
Health Information Sharing:
Understand How TEFCA Will Change the Exchange of Health Information
The network of networks aims to simplify patient data sharing. On Jan. 18, 2022, the Off... Read more
Understand How TEFCA Will Change the Exchange of Health Information
The network of networks aims to simplify patient data sharing. On Jan. 18, 2022, the Off... Read more
Industry Notes:
HHS Delivers a Valentine’s Day Gift for HRSA Centers
On Feb. 14, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded one-time ... Read more
HHS Delivers a Valentine’s Day Gift for HRSA Centers
On Feb. 14, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded one-time ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Fix Wi-Fi Dead Zones to Help Prevent Security Risks
Question: Our hospital's IT department has built a Wi-Fi network that has the bandwid... Read more
Fix Wi-Fi Dead Zones to Help Prevent Security Risks
Question: Our hospital's IT department has built a Wi-Fi network that has the bandwid... Read more
Reader Questions:
Falsified Medical Records Results in Identity Theft Indictment
Question: I've read several stories of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) investig... Read more
Falsified Medical Records Results in Identity Theft Indictment
Question: I've read several stories of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) investig... Read more
Reader Questions:
Hire White Hat Hackers to Test Your Network’s Security
Question: I attended a cybersecurity session at a conference, and the speaker mentio... Read more
Hire White Hat Hackers to Test Your Network’s Security
Question: I attended a cybersecurity session at a conference, and the speaker mentio... Read more
Remote Patient Monitoring:
Take Control of Diabetes Management with Continuous Glucose Monitors
Adding technology to care plans may still be a hurdle for senior patients. Remote patien... Read more
Take Control of Diabetes Management with Continuous Glucose Monitors
Adding technology to care plans may still be a hurdle for senior patients. Remote patien... Read more
HIPAA:
Go Ahead and Sweat the Small Stuff to Remain HIPAA Compliant
Stay vigilant to remain out of the government's crosshairs. The federal government may ... Read more
Go Ahead and Sweat the Small Stuff to Remain HIPAA Compliant
Stay vigilant to remain out of the government's crosshairs. The federal government may ... Read more
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Protect Yourself Against Email Attacks with These 5 Tips
When in doubt, trust your instincts — and call IT. Ding! The familiar sound you hear th... Read more
Protect Yourself Against Email Attacks with These 5 Tips
When in doubt, trust your instincts — and call IT. Ding! The familiar sound you hear th... Read more
Industry Notes:
Increased Telehealth Use During COVID Interests the OIG
Will this interest lead to permanent telehealth services? Telehealth visits performed dur... Read more
Increased Telehealth Use During COVID Interests the OIG
Will this interest lead to permanent telehealth services? Telehealth visits performed dur... Read more
Industry Notes:
FCC Injects $42.7 Million Into its COVID Telehealth Program
Providers can continue providing telehealth services with the added funds. The Federal Co... Read more
FCC Injects $42.7 Million Into its COVID Telehealth Program
Providers can continue providing telehealth services with the added funds. The Federal Co... Read more
Reader Questions:
Press Pause on Your Playlists Until Your Speaker is Secured
Question: We have a smart speaker behind the front desk in our practice, so we can l... Read more
Press Pause on Your Playlists Until Your Speaker is Secured
Question: We have a smart speaker behind the front desk in our practice, so we can l... Read more
Reader Questions:
Stay Vigilant Against Denial-of-Service Attacks
Question: I keep hearing about denial-of-service attacks in the news, but I have a to... Read more
Stay Vigilant Against Denial-of-Service Attacks
Question: I keep hearing about denial-of-service attacks in the news, but I have a to... Read more
Reader Questions:
Can Voice-Recognition Software Save on Transcription Time?
Question: A physician in our practice is considering using voice-recognition software... Read more
Can Voice-Recognition Software Save on Transcription Time?
Question: A physician in our practice is considering using voice-recognition software... Read more
Reader Questions:
Prepare to Pay if You Commit HIPAA Civil Violations
Question: What are the financial penalties covered entities (CE) could face for HIPAA... Read more
Prepare to Pay if You Commit HIPAA Civil Violations
Question: What are the financial penalties covered entities (CE) could face for HIPAA... Read more
2021 Year-in-Review:
Protect Against the Pandemic with mRNA Vaccines
Receive peace of mind with at-home COVID-19 test kits. In the battle against the COVID-19... Read more
Protect Against the Pandemic with mRNA Vaccines
Receive peace of mind with at-home COVID-19 test kits. In the battle against the COVID-19... Read more
ACL Surgery:
Get Back on the Basketball Court Sooner with the BEAR Implant
Learn how medical professionals can detect many cancers at once. What if providers could... Read more
Get Back on the Basketball Court Sooner with the BEAR Implant
Learn how medical professionals can detect many cancers at once. What if providers could... Read more
Cybersecurity Quiz:
Test Your Cyber Smarts With These 7 Tough Questions
Make data security a priority in 2022. The combination of the telehealth expansion, incre... Read more
Test Your Cyber Smarts With These 7 Tough Questions
Make data security a priority in 2022. The combination of the telehealth expansion, incre... Read more
Toolkit:
Start 2022 Right With a Social Media Audit
Consider adding these 7 steps to your compliance plan. For better or worse, social media ... Read more
Start 2022 Right With a Social Media Audit
Consider adding these 7 steps to your compliance plan. For better or worse, social media ... Read more
Cybersecurity Quiz Answers:
Boost Your Health IT With These Answers
Tip: Understand what ‘keylogging' means. Check your cybersecurity smarts against these ... Read more
Boost Your Health IT With These Answers
Tip: Understand what ‘keylogging' means. Check your cybersecurity smarts against these ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Disinfect Your Healthcare Devices to Prevent Cross Contamination
Question: We're constantly washing our hands, using hand sanitizer, and disinfecting high-... Read more
Disinfect Your Healthcare Devices to Prevent Cross Contamination
Question: We're constantly washing our hands, using hand sanitizer, and disinfecting high-... Read more
Reader Questions:
Are Health Apps Subject to the Health Breach Notification Rule? Find Out.
Question: Our practice is using health apps and wearable devices to remotely monitor patie... Read more
Are Health Apps Subject to the Health Breach Notification Rule? Find Out.
Question: Our practice is using health apps and wearable devices to remotely monitor patie... Read more
Reader Questions:
Thwart Identity Theft With Better PHI Disposal Protocols
Question: Our primary care practice is relocating to another office with more space, and w... Read more
Thwart Identity Theft With Better PHI Disposal Protocols
Question: Our primary care practice is relocating to another office with more space, and w... Read more