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Latest HIPAA Violation Affects Phoenix Based Practice

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

On April 19, 2012 the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reported that a Phoenix based cardiology practice has agreed to pay HHS a $100,000 settlement for violations of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. What is alarming about this … Continue reading →

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HIMSS Study Reveals PHI Breaches Are On The Rise

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

A recent study from HIMSS Analytics and Kroll Advisory Solutions found that medical organizations are far behind with respect to having sound privacy protections in place.  The study along with data from The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the department … Continue reading →

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Many Healthcare Organizations Remain Paper-Based Despite Having EHR

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

As healthcare organizations continue to move towards making the investment in EHR technology, a survey by Anoto reveals that many organizations have not decreased their reliance on paper-based processes. Highlights of the Anoto survey can be found here: Despite EHRs, … Continue reading →

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Environmental Intelligence Releases March 2012 Newsletter

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

Environmental Intelligence LLC is pleased to release its March 2012 EI Connections Newsletter.  Please send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]. Click Here to view: March 2012 EI Connections Newsletter Want to automatically receive our monthly newsletter?  Click on this link to … Continue reading →

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Deloitte Study Finds Docs Slow To Engage Patients With Health IT

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

A new study by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions indicates physicians are not using IT broadly to engage patients. No more than 20 percent of doctors are providing online scheduling or test results for their patients and just 6 … Continue reading →

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Five Best Practices For Medical Organizations To Protect Against PHI Breaches

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

Health information technology continues to be acquired and implemented by medical organizations all throughout the United States at historic levels. This significant trend in health IT adoption can be attributed to the myriad of government initiatives and polices currently in … Continue reading →

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Best Practices To Secure and Optimize Your iPad

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

Securing protected health information (PHI) should be a top priority for all providers and medical organizations. As access to patient information continues to evolve and become even more accessible via mobile devices, implementing sound security measures and practices is the … Continue reading →

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ONC Reveals Mobile Data Best Practice Initiative

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

The National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, working with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, has launched a Privacy & Security Mobile Device project. Click on the link to … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Managed Network Services to Medical Practices

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

Small and medium-sized medical practices that remain hesitant about Managed Network Services are not realizing the value or the peace of mind that comes with having this service. Some of the advantages of using a Managed Network Services provider that … Continue reading →

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Environmental Intelligence Releases January 2012 Newsletter

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Frank J. Rosello

Environmental Intelligence LLC is pleased to release its January 2012 EI Connections Newsletter.  Please send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Click Here to view: January 2012 EI Connections Newsletter Want to automatically receive our monthly newsletter?  Click on … Continue reading →

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