Integracon has helped transform healthcare systems with IT solutions. Some services we provide for the healthcare industry are highlighted below, with even more services highlighted on our website. Now more than ever, our healthcare industry needs all hands on deck with the ongoing pandemic. IT solutions can make organization and management much more accessible for […]
Healthcare Startups & Blockchain
Back in May, we talked about how blockchain will change how healthcare data is managed. As the use of blockchain significantly increased in 2018, according to IDC more than 20% of healthcare organizations will be using blockchain by 2020. So the question is, is blockchain a good move for healthcare startups? What makes blockchain so […]
Current Trends in Healthcare IT
As our world becomes more and more dependent on technology, telehealth is growing rapidly in popularity. Technology and IT improvements in the healthcare field now allow for doctor visits and prescriptions without requiring patients to leave the comfort of their home. Here are five topics in the healthcare IT world we have identified as currently […]
The HITECH Act’s Health IT Infrastructure Standards and Requirements
The HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health) Act was passed in 2009 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Auto of 2009 (ARRA). This piece of legislation was created to accelerate the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), and its supporting technology, in U.S. healthcare organizations. The 7 major goals of the HITECH […]
e-PHI Data Security: What is e-PHI Data Theft?
PHI stands for protected health information and includes just what it sounds like: identifiable information in a person’s health data records, such as health details, date of birth, Social Security number, fingerprints, photos/images, and even financial information. e-PHI is the same thing, it’s just used, held, and transmitted via electronic form (there are actually 18 […]
HIPAA Security Rule Part 1: An Intro to Data Security for Electronic Protected Health Information
Information and data security are hugely important topics, and no group knows that more than those who work in the healthcare field. Whether it’s who physicians and healthcare providers can talk to about a specific patient’s care, how to protect your healthcare facility from healthcare data hackers, or how to secure individuals’ “electronic protected health […]
Communication in Healthcare Facilities
We know that the healthcare industry is one of the largest targets for cyberattacks — and now, steps are being taken to increase the security of devices used in healthcare. You’ve increased your security by adding firewalls, unique login codes, and robust anti-virus software. But unfortunately, there is one thing that most people overlook when […]