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Healthcare Unscheduled Downtime and Outages Cost

By The NetTech Content Team / January 25, 2021
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For the past thirty or so years, many industries, especially in healthcare, have undergone a digital transformation. Today’s typical healthcare facility runs on a variety of hardware, software, complex networks, and cloud-based systems that are all required to work seamlessly in sync for its day-to-day operations. These operations mostly revolve around record-keeping of patient’s information,…

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Software Upgrade Compliance Should Be Your Top IT Priority

By The NetTech Content Team / December 9, 2020
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In order to do business in today’s economy, companies must meet regulatory upgrade compliance. You need PCI DSSS compliance to handle payments. You need GDPR compliance to have European customers. In the medical field, HIPAA is the leading regulatory order. Every aspect of your business must uphold or fall into compliance, especially your software. Today,…

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6 Techniques to Reduce the Risk of Human Error in Network and Computer Security

By The NetTech Content Team / November 16, 2020
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Maintaining network security and computer security in today’s cyber environment is a big task. Even individuals without a company to worry about must constantly remain on their toes. In the business world, every company that handles data (aka everyone) is a target for today’s hackers. From a handful of credit-card numbers to reams of private…

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How to Automate Permissions Settings to Increase HIPAA Compliance

By The NetTech Content Team / October 28, 2020
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There are two guiding patient-protections in the medical industry: The Hippocratic Oath and HIPAA. The Hippocratic Oath is the basis of all medical integrity and responsibility, while HIPAA is the basis of all patient privacy. The original HIPA bill was signed in 1996, and it has seen many updates since information storage and sharing technology…

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IT Off Boarding: Building an IT Action Plan for Workforce Reduction

By The NetTech Content Team / June 9, 2020
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IT off boarding is more demanding than ever, and exceedingly necessary with data breaches in the spotlight. By having an IT action plan for workforce reduction, you ensure that each time an employee leaves your company, they don’t leave with mischief or security breaches in their wake. For more insights into optimizing your IT security and strategies, contact us today!

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The 9 Most Common HIPAA Violations and How to Prevent Them

By The NetTech Content Team / May 14, 2020
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HIPAA violations are common occurrences throughout the medical industry. Inadequate security protocols, failure to perform comprehensive risk audits, and human error are just a few of the many contributing factors that result in breaches of HIPAA regulations.  The following information discusses 9 of the most common HIPAA violations that occurred in 2019, the potential damage…

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