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The Role of IT in Disaster Recovery

The Role of IT in Disaster Recovery

August, 2024 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction In February 2024, Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, faced a devastating cyberattack that some experts consider the most significant in the history of the US [...]

Securing Electronic Health Records: Best Practices for Small Businesses in CT

Securing Electronic Health Records: Best Practices for Small Businesses in CT

August, 2024 | Charles IT

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the healthcare industry is a major target for cybercriminals, given the wealth of sensitive patient information it holds. But what remains shocking is that in [...]

Vendor Management in Connecticut for Healthcare: Navigating Security Risks

Vendor Management in Connecticut for Healthcare: Navigating Security Risks

August, 2024 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction It may come as a shock that healthcare is the number one industry affected by third-party vendor attacks, with the highest volume of breaches. A 2024 Global Third-Party Cybersecurity [...]

How Managed IT Services Enhance Efficiency in Medical Practices

How Managed IT Services Enhance Efficiency in Medical Practices

July, 2024 | Charles IT

With medical efficiency directly impacting patient outcomes and satisfaction, the role of technology cannot be overstated. A 2024 study found that healthcare facilities partnering with Managed [...]

BYOD in Healthcare: Balancing Convenience and Security

BYOD in Healthcare: Balancing Convenience and Security

July, 2024 | Charles IT

Imagine a hospital where over 80% of the staff regularly use their smartphones, laptops, and tablets to access patient records, communicate with colleagues, and update treatment plans. This is not a [...]

Navigating the Healthcare IT Landscape: A Guide for SMBs

Navigating the Healthcare IT Landscape: A Guide for SMBs

June, 2024 | Charles IT

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the healthcare sector certainly face unique IT challenges that can significantly impact their operations. From stringent compliance requirements to the [...]

Why HIPAA Compliance Training Is Critical for Your Business

Why HIPAA Compliance Training Is Critical for Your Business

April, 2023 | Tom Tetrault

Does your healthcare facility provide services that require your employees to access and disclose a patient's protected health information (PHI)? If so, you should know the importance of complying [...]

How to Prepare for HIPAA Certification for IT Professionals

How to Prepare for HIPAA Certification for IT Professionals

March, 2023 | Sal Marino

Healthcare information technology systems are a favorite target for cybercriminals. Protected health information (PHI) contains a wealth of valuable data that can sell for a lot of money on dark web [...]

What is a HIPAA security risk assessment, and who needs one?

What is a HIPAA security risk assessment, and who needs one?

March, 2023 | Foster Charles

The healthcare sector is a favorite target for cybercriminals and state-sponsored hackers. Contrary to popular belief, things like stolen medical records are worth far more on the dark web than [...]

Which Cybersecurity Frameworks Qualify for Safe Harbor?

Which Cybersecurity Frameworks Qualify for Safe Harbor?

March, 2022 | Foster Charles

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) enabled the development and implementation of standards for storing and handling protected health information (PHI). All covered [...]

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