Integration strengthens patient identification across all points of care, enhancing PHI security, reducing duplicate medical records, and lowering costs tied to denied or fraudulent claims

For revenue-cycle leaders, securing patient portals isn’t just an IT issue. It’s a business and trust imperative. A compromised portal means disrupted billing, scheduling, and collections, as well as reduced patient confidence.

Growing cybersecurity threats in healthcare

Digital patient portals like Epic MyChart have become central to modern health-system operations. Patients expect real-time access to records, bills, appointments, and messaging with providers, yet this same convenience can open a door to bad actors.

Just 7% of organizations have fully adopted passwordless authentication, citing technical integration challenges and clinical training concerns.

It seems like forever since we have been hearing/talking about both Stage 2 Meaningful Use and the impact of HITECH on HIPAA, so what’s up, when will they be published as final?  The rules are currently sitting with the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).