5 Actions to Protect Your Practice Against Ransomware
In 2020, healthcare providers experienced the most ransomware attacks in the past five years, with hackers collecting more than $2.1 million in ransom payments, according to an annual report by Comparitech. While most industries are exposed to cyber crime, the healthcare industry is particularly vulnerable and has the additional burden…
Can Technology Relieve the Burden Put on Physicians?
Overbooked schedules. Prioritization. Unexpected emergencies. Federal regulations. There are a multitude of demands placed upon physicians every day. However, with the addition of the COVID-19 pandemic, the concern around physician burnout has significantly increased. According to the Mayo Clinic, “burnout is a special type of work-related stress - a state of…
Interoperability and HIE: What the Differences are and How They Contribute to the ENT Healthcare IT Environment
For starters, Interoperability is the ability of different information technology systems and software applications to communicate, exchange data, and use the information that has been exchanged.Health Information Exchange (HIE) refers to the process that allows two or more systems to exchange information and provides longitudinal access to that information. In its…
EHR Interoperability – The Path to Improving ENT Practice Operations
Interoperability has become an integral component of healthcare and value-based delivery. In order to perform and meet the demands of new business models and guidelines, ENT providers need to leverage patient care information seamlessly across networks to ensure that their patients receive the best care in the most cost-effective and…