Technology

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 and promise by law of protecting patient information. For that reason, cybersecurity for medical practices takes on additional urgency and responsibility.The cyber weapon of choice these days is ransomware, which…

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 physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Physician burnout affects the healthcare system as a whole. It can negatively impact…

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 purist form, technology is not a requirement for these systems to operate.Both these systems will contribute as technology becomes more systematic in the healthcare system. The widespread adoption and use of…

The Missing Link Between Your EHR and Dissatisfied Patients

From the inception of EHR technology to the push by government for adoption through incentive programs there has been a misguided focus on technology, instead of people. Download EHRs & Patient Satisfaction: the Missing Link As EHR technology has advanced, most challenges have been defined as technological problems that can be solved through more advanced and better streamlined technology. However, little has been done to solve the problem of physician and medical office staff dissatisfaction with EHR technology.If electronic health…