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A Guide to Starting a Home Healthcare Business
Home healthcare is a burgeoning industry in the US and around the world. As medicine, medical technology, preemptive care, and the entire healthcare industry progresses, the greatest net gain is that more people are able to live longer, healthier lives. This also means that, as populations increase, aging populations are larger than they have ever…
Read MoreCyber Liability and HIPAA Compliance
Every day the world becomes more digitized as we move more and more data into the cloud. All industries gain efficiency, automation and increased performance. This is especially true in healthcare where patient records have become more accessible to providers, allowing them to give us better care and improve health outcomes. We welcome the efficiency…
Read MoreWhy Hackers Love Healthcare Data
Have you ever wondered how cyber criminals choose their targets? Vulnerable entities include government websites, medical systems, financial institutions, corporations, small businesses, and individuals. To figure out the most likely victims, we need to think like hackers. Cyber criminals ask two main questions when deciding where to strike next: How easy will it be? Criminals…
Read MoreRansomware Rampant in Among Small Businesses
As if this year didn’t have enough catastrophes, here’s another record-breaker: The risk of cyberattacks in 2020 is higher than it’s ever been, with no sign of slowing. According to one report, ransomware samples have increased by 72%, vulnerabilities in mobile devices have increased by 50%, and “attacks on critical infrastructure” in businesses run rampant.…
Read MoreWhat is the cost of a data breach?
Data breaches affect commercial enterprises and customers alike; businesses lose credibility while potentially facing class-action lawsuits, whereas consumers can be victims of identity theft or payment fraud. In the case of businesses, apart from the bad press and regulatory headaches caused by a data breach, the financial implications can bleed the business dry for years…
Read MoreNOW Insurance closes $2.5 million seed round, enhances AI-enabled platform
Commercial insurance tech solution serves small business community with best-in-class experience and competitive coverage options. HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 10, 2020)—NOW Insurance, an AI-enabled insurance platform designed to quickly match small business owners and professionals with affordable coverage plans, announced today it secured an additional $1.25 million in seed funding led by The MFO Group. The…
Read MoreCost of a HIPAA Violation
Patients share critical health related information with caregivers and health organizations with the belief that their data will be kept confidential. Any breach of data confidentiality can lead to critical patient information being leaked to unwanted sources and can cause people to lose trust in their health provider. The HIPAA privacy rule was enacted in…
Read MoreHow to Create a Small Business Cyber Security Plan
An amazing entrepreneurial spirit is what drives small businesses. Small business is all about agility, innovation, service, and continuous improvement while managing risks efficiently. But do you or any of your employees have experience in cybersecurity risk? Your business likely connects to the internet for one reason or another, and even if you don’t store…
Read MoreSmall Business and Cloud Storage: Is Your Data Secure?
In today’s highly competitive environment, businesses compete to provide the best, most secure customer experience possible. That explains why they are always on the lookout for detailed customer insights to optimize both consumer and business potentials. Digital innovations such as cloud system technology systematically organize data for maximum reach and performance; and is increasingly the…
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