Three things secure email can do for you

Since 2013, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act has required provider-to-provider digital communications regarding patients to be sent through encrypted communication. Initially, true adoption of this part of the HIPAA regulation was slow to catch on. However, with the increase in public awareness of the need for additional cyber-security measures to protect personal information,… Continue Reading Three things secure email can do for you

Protecting your most important digital assets – patient data

As a society we’ve been using insurance companies to help us protect our physical assets for more than 100 years. Whether it’s protecting our homes, businesses, cars or even physical well-being, we use insurance for everything. However, it’s only recently that we’ve begun to realize that our digital assets, and in particular our patient data,… Continue Reading Protecting your most important digital assets – patient data

Getting Homeland Security’s attention

Dr. Gene Shoemaker (Waukesha) didn’t realize counterfeit software was a huge issue until two Homeland Security agents showed up at his dental office. Luckily, he and his partner Dr. Kate Gilson (Waukesha) weren’t in trouble, but HS was investigating four instances of purchasing counterfeit software on systems registered to the Shoemaker & Gilson Family Dentistry… Continue Reading Getting Homeland Security’s attention

3 factors to consider when choosing encrypted email solution

There are multiple reasons why a business might implement an encrypted email communication into their digital workflow. Maybe the goal is to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or improve the speed and efficiency of communication or to just simply improve the tracking of sensitive information. Whatever the reason, here are some… Continue Reading 3 factors to consider when choosing encrypted email solution

Year-end tax planning is opportunity to secure, protect data

Every year at this time, dental professionals have discussions with their accountants and/or business partners about what they might invest in prior to year-end to limit their tax liability. These investments typically range from better diagnostic tools (e.g., digital pans, IO cameras, sensors, 3D imaging) to better hardware (e.g., servers, computers). While these are still… Continue Reading Year-end tax planning is opportunity to secure, protect data

Is your dental practice website HIPAA compliant?

Over the last 10 years or so, dental offices have become accustomed to providing their patients with a Health Information Protection and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Notice of Privacy Practices while they are in the office. But, did you also know that you are required to post your HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices on your website?… Continue Reading Is your dental practice website HIPAA compliant?