Over the years, I’ve sat through (or participated in) countless digital platform/CRM presentations. I’m hard-pressed to think of one presentation that didn’t include the phrase “the right message, to the right person, at the right time.” We can all agree that the most impactful messages need to come at the right time. The challenge is […]
Posts Tagged ‘hipaa’
DataStax Advanced Security : Eat your vegetables first
I see companies start down their Big Data/NoSQL journey with a Proof of Concept mindset and they almost always end up funding a science project by confusing early wins on established products with progress. Cassandra is ten years old and DataStax has 500 customers in 50 countries. This stuff works; what you need is a […]
Security Starts at Home and So Does Information Security
As a Perficienite, I have been involved in ISO27001, SSAE-16 and HIPAA assessments and have learned the need for information security. I would like to give back my knowledge and awareness to all in a more palatable form without the jargon. This blog is the result. This blog is intended to develop awareness on general […]
AWS – HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. HIPAA and PHI (Protected Health Information) have a number of guidelines to ensure that the sensitive information is protected and secured, which is very crucial for the healthcare industry. AWS is a secured cloud service platform. It offers computing power, […]
Common Enterprise Security Risks
Today’s cybersecurity climate necessitates a sound understanding of security risks across your enterprise IT infrastructure from threats both outside and inside your organization. While outside threats seem to be the most worrisome and probably account for the majority of attempted attacks, according to SpectorSoft insider attacks cost companies a combined $40 billion in 2013. Most organizations […]
APIs in Healthcare: Adapt to a Value-Based Model
CHALLENGES ADAPTING TO A CHANGING BUSINESS MODEL Healthcare is undergoing a shift from a fee-for-servicebased payment model to a value-based-care payment model in which the government provides incentives and penalties based on quality metrics. With the value-based care model, healthcare providers and health plans have shared accountabilities when it comes to managing the health of the individuals and populations they […]
Brokers Are Selling Your Health Data. So What?
Data privacy across all industries continues to be a big concern for everyone. When it comes to the life sciences and healthcare industries, patients are especially worried. They simply are afraid of being identified. In a recent Scientific American article, Adam Tanner discussed the business of buying and selling health data. Health data brokerages […]
3 Recommendations For Moving Precision Medicine Forward
Since President Obama’s State of the Union address in January, much has been said about precision medicine. And, rightly so. The ability to treat common and rare diseases based on genomic and patient data is showing incredible promise. However, the medical community agrees that significant changes need to be made to federal healthcare policies […]
Microsoft HDInsight Joins the BAA for HIPAA Compliance
For those who would like to take advantage of HDInsight — Microsoft’s Azure-based Hadoop service — but have had concerns regarding compliance and security, this news is for you. HDInsight is now part of Microsoft’s Azure compliance BAA for HIPAA. In fact, Azure as a whole — including Storage and Azure SQL services — are now […]
The Health Information Exchange (HIE) Teeter-Totter
The cyber-attack on Anthem, the nation’s second-largest health insurer, directly reflects the vulnerability of healthcare organizations, which are years behind other industries in regards to protecting personal information. In today’s healthcare industry, the federal government encourages sharing information across the continuum, which is critical to improving patient care. The challenge is the balancing act between […]
Maximizing Your Document Management System ROI Through Digital Signatures
It’s probably a safe assumption that your organization made the switch to an electronic document management system (e.g., SharePoint, Office 365, Documentum, Alfresco, NextDocs, eDOCs DM) some time ago. Take a few minutes and think back on the underlying reasons for that investment. I’m sure the list you came up with includes things like keeping […]
Top 5 Technology Trends in Healthcare – October 2013
The healthcare IT field is rapidly developing and changing. Emerging technology and updated regulations put pressure on healthcare providers and health plans to stay ahead of the curve. Perficient creates a monthly list that explores some of the current topics and issues in health IT. This list examines the most talked about issues and technologies […]