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
What are co-managed IT services for healthcare? Co-managed IT services for healthcare is a model where an organization’s internal IT staff partners with an external provider to share responsibility for security, compliance, monitoring, and clinical system support. The internal team retains ownership of clinical workflows and institutional knowledge while the external partner contributes specialized depth … Read more
Most auto dealerships aren’t just where people buy cars—they’re local landmarks. Your sales team knows their customers by name. You sponsor the high school football team, host BBQs, hand out balloons at community events. So when a cybersecurity breach happens, it’s not just a tech problem—it’s a trust problem. Today’s dealerships store deeply personal data: … Read more
Senior living communities aren’t just healthcare providers—they’re 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 can’t be ignored. Unlike large hospital systems with dedicated … Read more
Technology in senior living communities isn’t just about convenience—it’s 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
IT infrastructure for telemedicine means the combination of network architecture, cloud platforms, security controls, and device connectivity that allows healthcare providers to deliver clinical care remotely without compromising patient safety, data integrity, or HIPAA compliance. It covers the video session itself, the EHR access running in the background, the remote monitoring device transmitting cardiac readings … Read more
Bay Cities Paving & Grading faced an unexpected crisis when a fire threatened theirbusiness, particularly as they were finalizing a $40 million bid. Thanks to Meriplex’s quickresponse, backup systems, and internet reconnection, Bay Cities managed to salvage theirdata and submit the bid on time. Discover how Meriplex’s proactive support helped BayCities maintain business continuity during … Read more
WHAT HAPPENED TO CHANGE HEALTHCARE? The healthcare industry was jolted by yet another cyber attack[1], this time targeting Change Healthcare, a large unit of the massive UnitedHealth Group, and a critical part of payment processing for the healthcare industry. The attack encrypted some of the company’s data and affected its operations, disrupting services for large … Read more
The banking industry is undergoing a transformation driven by the rapid adoption of cloud technology. This shift is not just a trend but a fundamental change in how banking services are delivered and consumed. Meriplex, a provider of managed cybersecurity, IT, and SD-WAN solutions, is at the heart of this revolution, playing a pivotal role in empowering … Read more
