Health Care Security Reports

EZINE: Cloud computing holds a lot of promise for the healthcare industry, since infrastructure costs can hinder the adoption of EHR systems. However, many providers shy away from cloud services because of security concerns. Inside this e-zine, gain insight on how to utilize the cloud while still ensuring patient data security and HIPAA compliance.

Posted: 09 Sep 2011 | Published: 09 Sep 2011

CASE STUDY: Medical facility, Associates in Rehabilitation Medicine, was concerned about its current network security solution's ability in protecting confidential and private patient data from possible hackers, as well as VPN performance. View this case study to learn how they were able to tackle these challenges by switching to Astaro Security Gateway.

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 | Published: 30 Aug 2011

EGUIDE: Many healthcare facilities in the midst of EHR deployment are facing the same question: What is the most effective solution to upgrading all existing desktops in an environment? This e-guide presents desktop virtualization as the answer to this question and discusses benefits including flexibility and data security for HIPAA compliance.

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 | Published: 30 Aug 2011

EGUIDE: In the first year of EHR implementation, a small group practice can expect to pay about $120,000 per physician. That total includes productivity losses, training and network upgrades. This e-guide provides a real-world view of EHR costs and offers advice for reducing them.

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 | Published: 25 Aug 2011

EBOOK: Healthcare facilities are prime candidates for wireless networks. But sorting through the technologies available, understanding their pros and cons and determining a strategy can be confusing. This e-book provides an overview of 3 wireless technologies to help healthcare IT leaders better understand how to provide wireless access to their users.

Posted: 19 Aug 2011 | Published: 19 Aug 2011

EBOOK: More than 75% of hospitals view electronic health records (EHRs) as the primary driver of IT spending and almost as many believe that EHR implementations will transform their IT environments. Inside this expert e-book, learn how healthcare facilities are preparing for network, storage and security changes in order to accommodate EHR implementation.

Posted: 19 Aug 2011 | Published: 19 Aug 2011

EBOOK: Data loss prevention (DLP) in healthcare entails preventing confidential patient records from falling into the wrong hands and requires thought out, well-enforced policies and the technology to back them up. Inside this resourceful e-book, learn how to achieve DLP through data encryption, monitoring tools, risk assessments and more.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 17 Aug 2011

EGUIDE: The federal government’s push for electronic healthcare records has made compliance and data security even more pressing. This e-guide offers a look at where healthcare IT leaders should begin, and what they should watch out for as they move to embrace the HITECH Act, HIPAA and other initiatives.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 17 Aug 2009

EZINE: Effectively addressing the new HIPAA privacy and security rules introduced in the HITECH Act requires an assessment of your organization’s biggest vulnerabilities as well as the deployment of the right technology to reduce the risk of data loss. Inside this expert resource, gain insight on current healthcare security topics.

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 | Published: 17 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: Incentives created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are expected to increase EHR adoption and point-of-care computing -- meaning demands on availability and performance are high, while the budgets to manage devices are small. Find out how desktop virtualization can assist with these healthcare challenges.

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 | Published: 04 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: With the provisions provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), healthcare providers are now encouraged to adopt this technology. However, expenses needed to implement an EHR platform may create significant barriers for adoption. Learn about an EHR support tool that reduces the costs and risks associated with implementation.

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 | Published: 04 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: With the enactment of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), healthcare facilities can receive reimbursement for early adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). However, late EHR adopters will be penalized through decreased Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. Learn how ARRA could impact your healthcare facility.

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 | Published: 04 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: An array of threats — from internal and external breaches to lost or stolen equipment, viruses, hackers and more — put hospital networks and patient data at risk. Learn about a comprehensive data security approach that offers improved methods for discovering, monitoring and protecting sensitive information.

Posted: 26 Jul 2011 | Published: 26 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: Mobile devices give workers the ability to access critical information anytime, anywhere. Despite the obvious benefits for productivity, network accessibility has also become a serious security concern – especially in the healthcare community. Learn about a cloud-enabled network security approach that helps safeguard confidential patient data.

Posted: 18 Jul 2011 | Published: 18 Jul 2011

EGUIDE: There has been much focus on the cloud computing model and its potential usefulness in healthcare in the past few years. However, some physicians still need reassurance about the security of the cloud. Inside this expert e-guide, learn how the cloud computing model can be safely leveraged for healthcare storage, networking and EHR systems.

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 | Published: 29 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: Studies show that 85% of healthcare facilities experienced data breaches in the past two years, at an average cost of up to $2 million each. In order to prevent such losses, many hospitals are deploying advanced security systems. In this whitepaper, find a security checklist that provides strategies every healthcare facility should be aware of.

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 | Published: 21 Jun 2011

EGUIDE: Many organizations would like to incorporate the Apple iPad into business processes, but is it a good idea for healthcare environments? Inside this expert e-guide, learn about the pros and cons of the iPad and whether or not hospital networks can support it.

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 | Published: 07 Jun 2011

EGUIDE: With the rapid adoption of mobile devices, it’s only natural that these devices have made their way into health care facilities. However, it’s crucial that mobile devices are protected from security vulnerabilities to ensure compliance with federal regulations. This e-guide discusses best practices for mobile health care deployments.

Posted: 09 May 2011 | Published: 09 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: While the pros of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and online Healthcare Portals greatly outweigh the cons, their introduction comes at a price — an increased risk of both accidental and intentional data loss.

Posted: 17 Mar 2011 | Published: 17 Mar 2011

EGUIDE: This month’s Information Security Magazine Online cover story dissects the recent HIPAA revisions made by the HITECH Act.

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 | Published: 15 Mar 2011

EBOOK: Implementing a wireless network in a hospital allows physicians to use state-of-the-art equipment. But there are security, infrastructure and connectivity obstacles to overcome. Read this CDW Healthcare e-book to learn how these obstacles can be eliminated.

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 | Published: 21 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: Download this whitepaper to discover information to help hospitals adapt to their changing data landscape in a bid to secure, protect and manage the rapid growth of digital patient information.

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 | Published: 14 Dec 2010

CASE STUDY: This paper describes how hospitals have all partnered with CDW Healthcare to help them navigate the complexities of software licensing and deployment, as well as maximize the effectiveness of their investment and resources. Read on to learn the benefits these three organizations experienced with CDW Healthcare.

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 | Published: 29 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: This paper looks at how healthcare providers are using wireless LANs creatively to improve patient care and to realize much-needed cost efficiencies. It also discusses the primary challenges health organizations face in their deployments and offers up solutions for successfully addressing them.

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 | Published: 28 Oct 2010

EBOOK: This e-book, brought to you by SearchHealthIT.com, discusses key issues health care IT pros are facing now, including: HIPAA, the HITECH Act and the new frontier for encryption, network and server encryption, using thin clients to keep data secure, and much more!

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 | Published: 26 Oct 2010