Tips to Strengthen Your Healthcare IT Security
The recent breaches of healthcare IT systems and FBI warnings on the vulnerabilities of healthcare organizations have made IT security to be taken very seriously by the executives in the industry. However, their actions regarding implementing safeguards speak louder than the crisis meeting held on a regular basis. It takes calculated planning, technical expertise, and business knowledge to secure any healthcare organization. This is...
What is Healthcare IT?
Healthcare IT or healthcare information technology is a part of IT which involves designing, developing and maintaining information systems for the healthcare industry. The information systems, which are usually interoperable and automated, are expected to improve medical care, reduce healthcare costs, improve efficiency, reduce error and improve patient experience. Healthcare IT includes: Electronic health records or EHRs Your doctor...
What is IT Security?
IT security is basically the protection of computer systems from theft or damage of the hardware, software or the data stored in them, and from disruption of the services the computer systems provide. IT security includes monitoring physical access to the hardware, and safeguarding against threats which come through network access, data and code injection. Also, the computer systems are protected from malpractices caused by users,...
What is IT Outsourcing?
This can be defined as the use of external service providers to effectively deliver IT-enabled business processes, infrastructure solutions and application services for business outcomes. IT outsourcing, which also includes software-as-a-service, cloud-enabled outsourcing and utility services, assists businesses to have the right sourcing strategies and vision, choose the right IT service providers, develop the best possible contracts...
