When it was first created, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability [HIPAA] Act was enacted in order to safeguard a patient’s protected health information [PHI]. Over the years, the policy…

In 2009, the Obama administration announced the release of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The stimulus bill covered a broad swath of policy meant to jumpstart American industry in…

Good results don’t necessarily come cheap. When it comes to the technical infrastructure that manages data within the healthcare industry, it not only needs to be highly useful for approved…

What Is Considered PHI (Protected Health Information)? When you walk into any hospital or private doctor’s office, you’re immediately bombarded by a list of questions. These range from personal questions…

In today’s competitive business environment where small and large businesses alike must compete with megaliths like Walmart and Amazon, creating a strong brand is key to maintaining a strong customer…

Over the last two decades, the role of IT departments has undergone dramatic change due to the growing percentage of Americans who rely upon their tablets, smartphones, or similar mobile…

Data security gets a bad rap. What with massive data breaches plaguing news headlines every few months and the number of affected people increasing each year, you’d think that security…

In recent decades, public health agencies and public schools have worked hand in glove, sharing health information about students in order to better understand the broader picture of teens’ overall…

Although HIPAA has been impacting the healthcare industry since the late ’90s, far too many businesses still struggle to comply with the various facets of the law. One particular area…

Running a business is no easy task. With multiple challenges demanding your constant attention, even a small slip can spell disaster. In the midst of this chaos, one essential element…