Healthcare IT isnât just about fixing computers and resetting passwords â especially not for large physician groups like orthopedic practices. In todayâs 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 isnât the reason you got into healthcare. But in 2025, itâs a reality you canât 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 isnât just a line itemâitâs 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 costsâand so does the pressure to … Read more
Most behavioral health providers didnât choose this work because they love managing firewalls or tracking endpoint compliance. Youâre 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 doesnât stop at the therapy room. Cybersecurity for … Read more
Security threats arenât just a hospital problem anymore. Senior living communities are becoming a prime target for cyberattacks, data breaches, and compliance auditsâand that makes an annual security risk assessment for senior living more important than ever. The consequences go far beyond fines. Weâre 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
Letâs be real: running a healthcare organization today means walking a tightrope. Youâre expected to deliver high-quality care, protect mountains of sensitive data, meet ever-evolving compliance standardsâand do it all while keeping costs in check. And all of that is happening while youâre being targeted. According to IBMâs 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, … Read more
Senior living communities arenât just healthcare providersâtheyâre data hubs filled with sensitive resident information, financial records, and operational details that cybercriminals find extremely valuable. As the industry continues to adopt digital tools for resident care, communication, and operations, cyber threats have become a serious risk that canât be ignored. Unlike large hospital systems with dedicated … Read more
Technology in senior living communities isnât just about convenienceâitâs a critical part of care delivery. From resident communication tools to electronic health records (EHRs), IT systems must function smoothly 24/7 to keep operations running and ensure residents receive the attention they need. But for many senior living communities, managing IT in-house is overwhelming. Staff members … Read more
For the first time in over a decade, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed significant updates to the HIPAA Security Rule. These proposed changes are designed to strengthen cybersecurity protections for electronic protected health information (ePHI), in response to the alarming rise in cyberattacks targeting the healthcare industry. If these … Read more
