The recent spate of high-profile security breaches across the healthcare industry has revealed a shift in how attackers are accessing and pilfer patient records and other sensitive information. Most healthcare organization leaders I speak with have taken steps to reinforce their perimeter defenses with firewalls, intrusion detection, deep packet inspection, and other strategies.…

Security, usability, and interoperability need to be baked into health apps for patients to reap their full benefits. Otherwise, they won't enhance care …

Interest in electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) continues to increase as hospitals and health systems across the U.S. look for technology solutions to reduce the risk of altered, stolen or fraudulent prescriptions, improve patient safety and satisfaction, and reduce prescription errors and inaccuracies.…

In a recent webinar, Shannon Medical’s Mike Russell, Assistant IT Director, explained how VDI is positively impacting IT efficiency and patient care. He answered common questions around the topic and explained how VDI started with the CIO’s desktop and is now on a pace to reach 1,400 users.…

Learn how electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) can benefit chronic pain patients: it's simple, fast, and secure. …

2014 was an important year for combating prescription drug abuse. Learn how 2015 is going to be even more momentous. …

Ensure EPCS success by following these six comprehensive steps. Deploying Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances shouldn't be a headache.…

Learn how to successfully implement a new clinical communications solution: Listen to your clinical crew and empower them to rally together effectively …

Electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) has many benefits for prescribers, patients, IT, and pharmacy and hospital administration. But the DEA requirements for EPCS introduce complexities that need to be considered when developing a project plan.…

Learn how leading New York hospitals are critically thinking about, and planning for, I-STOP's mandatory introduction of EPCS processes.…

A seasoned physician shares his perspective on critical cardiology care: improved communication technologies can save time and lives. Learn how now.…

New study shows 33% of data breaches in the retail space were due to third-party vendor access vulnerabilities. …

Learn how to successfully deploy a new, secure communications platform at your healthcare facility: secure your success by planning proactively …

Make a well-informed decision about which two-factor authentication modalities to introduce to your EPCS process: keep prescriber satisfaction in mind …

In a not-surprising announcement yesterday, Home Depot reported: “Criminals used a third-party vendor’s user name and password to enter the perimeter of Home Depot’s network. …

A leading Customer Experience expert in the Healthcare IT industry shares her strategy for developing a truly unique & empowering customer experience…

Introducing Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances is a great business move for pharmacists - read a pharmacist's arguments for EPCS adoption…

Secure Communications solutions are needed to solve healthcare's inefficient communications problems: secure communications promise improved patient care.…

Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) is urgently needed: 50% of prescribers don't check prescription drug monitoring program databases.…

Introducing Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) is a great way to meet the challenging Stage 2 requirements for Meaningful Use.…