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Finding a Healthy Balance: Security, Productivity, and Patient Care


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ROTECTING confidential patient data, IT infrastructure, and users from security breaches is one of


the greatest challenges faced by healthcare providers today. Achieving compliance with regulations while delivering the highest levels of patient care is a formidable task. In this issue of Connection, we discuss strategies to increase your organization’s performance and productivity while reducing exposure to security risks. Estimated at an annual cost of


$6.5 billion, the damage caused by health data breaches is significant— and with the proliferation of electronic health records (EHRs) and mobile devices, the potential for accidental or malicious data loss is only expected to increase. Learn about the prevalence of data breaches and discover simple steps your organization can take to prevent costly lawsuits and fines. Take a closer look at best practices for


your organization’s mobility solutions as we explore security strategies for smartphones and tablets. With the right combination of hardware, education, and usage policies, it’s easy to keep your data protected and your users productive. From native Android, iOS, Windows Phone 7, and BlackBerry security features to third-party apps, get in-depth information on the tools best suited for your healthcare environment.


Cloud computing offers serious benefits to organizations in search of flexible infrastructure—but due to the clinical demands placed on healthcare IT, achieving those performance gains safely can be challenging. Learn why slow and steady is the mantra of cloud adoption, and discover tips to ensure your cloud provider’s compliance promises aren’t clouds of smoke. Every healthcare provider should have business continuity plans (BCPs) and disaster recovery plans (DRPs) in place to ensure critical needs can be met in times of emergency. We discuss HIPAA disaster recovery requirements for data protection and how your organization can prepare for natural disasters and catastrophic system crashes. HealthConnection can help you


boost performance and security with IT solutions designed for the unique needs of the healthcare industry. From targeted assessments to design, deployment, and support, our experts are ready to help you every step of the way. Give us a call to get started today.


Jennifer Ramstrom, Director of Healthcare


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