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 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…
Read MoreSocial Engineering: 7 Common Red Flags
Most of us believe we now have enough awareness to avoid opening sketchy emails or clicking on dubious links. But the truth is cyber-attacks and phishing scams have become much more sophisticated. Your employees may be immune to requests for money from a Nigerian prince, but are they in tune enough to take a closer…
Read More4 Nurse Staffing Issues to Avoid
When it comes to patient care, safe nurse staffing is paramount. While there will always be challenges with having the precise number of qualified nurses available on each day, there are common pitfalls you can avoid. To understand how to solve staffing issues, you first need to identify the four primary problems. These include: Understaffing…
Read MoreHow to Start a Nurse Staffing Agency
The US needs more nurses. We’re in the midst of a nursing shortage. And with more than 1 million RNs expected to retire by 2030, that demand is only going to grow. When it comes to finding and hiring high-quality nursing personnel, hospitals need all the help they can get. So, if you’re looking to…
Read MoreA Guide to Medical Staffing Insurance
Safe employee staffing is important in any professional setting, but it’s especially vital for the medical field. If you’re a medical staffer, your company runs the risk of being held accountable for the mistakes of the healthcare professionals and nurse practitioners you place in a job. To protect yourself and your agency, you need medical…
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