Healthcare organizations handle extremely sensitive patient data and must comply with HIPAA’s strict privacy and security regulations. Outsourcing IT to a managed service provider (MSP) doesn’t remove this responsibility—in fact, it raises the bar. A single compliance lapse can lead to hefty fines (HIPAA violations can incur penalties ranging from a few hundred dollars to … Read more
Navigating HIPAA compliance can feel like walking a tightrope for healthcare IT leaders and compliance officers. You’ve likely heard about the need for a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) to satisfy HIPAA requirements. But what about the other risks your organization faces – from physical security gaps to operational hiccups or natural disasters? In this post, … Read more
If you’re an IT leader or CIO at a mid-sized healthcare practice—whether it’s an orthopedic group, dermatology clinic, urology center, or multi-physician network—you’re juggling two high-stakes challenges. First, cyber threats are no longer hitting “only the big hospitals.” In fact, 83% of physician practices have already experienced a cyberattack. Second, you face intense pressure to … Read more
Healthcare IT isn’t just about fixing computers and resetting passwords – especially not for large physician groups like orthopedic practices. In today’s environment, your healthcare IT provider must go beyond the traditional help desk role and start thinking like a risk manager. Why? Because the stakes are high: patient data privacy (HIPAA compliance), patient trust … Read more
If you manage a specialty practice or a senior living community, HIPAA compliance probably isn’t the reason you got into healthcare. But in 2025, it’s a reality you can’t afford to ignore. Cyber threats are rising across the board. Healthcare data breaches have hit record highs for the third year in a row, and the … Read more
If you oversee operations or technology in a senior living community, you already know IT isn’t just a line item—it’s a foundation. From EHR systems and nurse call platforms to cybersecurity and resident-facing Wi-Fi, technology runs through every part of care delivery. But as tech demands grow, so do costs—and so does the pressure to … Read more
Most behavioral health providers didn’t choose this work because they love managing firewalls or tracking endpoint compliance. You’re here to care for people. To create safe, consistent spaces for them to process trauma, navigate diagnoses, and rebuild trust in themselves and others. But in 2025, that responsibility doesn’t stop at the therapy room. Cybersecurity for … Read more
Security threats aren’t just a hospital problem anymore. Senior living communities are becoming a prime target for cyberattacks, data breaches, and compliance audits—and that makes an annual security risk assessment for senior living more important than ever. The consequences go far beyond fines. We’re talking about compromised patient records, stalled operations, and lost trust from … Read more
Imagine this. An auditor walks into your senior living community, clipboard in hand, ready to assess your compliance with HIPAA, FTC safeguards, and a growing list of other regulatory standards. Do you feel confident that your systems, policies, and teams are ready? Or do you feel the subtle panic of wondering where your last security … Read more
Let’s be real: running a healthcare organization today means walking a tightrope. You’re expected to deliver high-quality care, protect mountains of sensitive data, meet ever-evolving compliance standards—and do it all while keeping costs in check. And all of that is happening while you’re being targeted. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, … Read more
