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Solving the Security Challenges of 21st


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ECHNOLOGY has broken down barriers within the healthcare industry, enabling providers,


patients, and payers to seamlessly share, collaborate, and interact like never before. While the proliferation of portable computing and cloud-based applications has elevated patient care and improved working environments, at what cost has this progress come? Mobile devices and anywhere, anytime connectivity deliver unparalleled convenience, but they also bring increased security risks. Although protecting confidential patient information is not a new objective for healthcare organizations, it has certainly become more challenging in recent years. In this issue of Connection, we discuss how to meet those challenges head on and realize the benefits of emerging technology while mitigating the risks. In order to defend against these


new security risks, protecting personal health information (PHI) at every level of infrastructure has become a top priority. Encryption isn’t just at the endpoint anymore, it’s necessary wherever data is accessed, transferred, or stored. Learn how to develop a proper encryption plan to safeguard your data at the hardware, software, network, and data center levels. Many healthcare organizations are


making the move to the cloud to reduce costs and provide enhanced electronic health record (EHR) services. From public to private, cloud technology offers a variety of options for organizations of every size. Find out what you need to know about selecting the right cloud provider for your needs and learn how to prepare your infrastructure for the demands of cloud computing.


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If you’re searching for ways to achieve meaningful use and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) may be the solution you’re looking for. While most organizations adopt VDI for increased workforce mobility, streamlined management and administration, and better disaster recovery, these benefits also align perfectly with meaningful use and HIPAA requirements. Enabling greater security, interoperability, and manageability will make it easier to accomplish your compliance goals—as well as reduce your operating costs. In this issue, we also cover key strategies


to ensure your mobile health project delivers the performance and features your users want and the protection your IT staff needs. With multiple federal mandates focusing on security, protecting your confidential data has never been more important. Learn about new HIPAA laws for patient data security, what they mean for your organization, and how to prepare for them. HealthConnection is here to help


you safeguard your patients, staff, and organization against evolving threats. We can assess your situation and help you create a strategy to secure your data and achieve compliance. Call us to get started today.


Jennifer Ramstrom, Director of Healthcare


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