Secure Messaging Case Studies & White Papers

41. HIPAA Compliance – Why It's Critical To Have An IT Maintenance And Security Policy 4/28/2015

    It is often a neglected topic of IT management and HIPAA compliance, but the maintenance of an IT Infrastructure and its security policies are critical to the success of any healthcare operation’s HIPAA compliance program.

42. Why Data Security In Healthcare Must Adapt To Mobility 4/28/2015

    In 2014, the world became very aware of how vulnerable their data is. Home Depot, Target, Sony, Community Health Systems, and Anthem were only some of the many enterprises that got hacked last year. With the amount of data stolen, there is a high probability that some of your personal information was hacked in 2014 – even if you didn’t realize it.

43. Best Practices For Mass Communication In Healthcare 3/24/2015

    Mass communication systems are gradually becoming commonplace in most healthcare organizations across the globe. With the advent of mobile technology and an increasingly connected workforce, employees are learning to utilize these systems, originally intended for emergency notification, to lower costs through increased day-to- day operational efficiencies.

44. Electronic Prescribing Of Controlled Substances: Establishing A Secure, Auditable Chain Of Trust 2/12/2015

    The primary objective of the DEA Interim Final Rule (IFR) allowing electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) is to help healthcare organizations reduce the potential for diversion, and subsequent abuse, of controlled medications. In accordance with this objective, the DEA IFR is designed to ensure that a provider is legally authorized to prescribe controlled substances and,thorough authentication credentialing, that only verified providers can order electronic prescriptions.

45. Electronic Prescribing Of Controlled Substances Takes On America's Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic 2/12/2015

    The U.S. is facing a national public health epidemic – prescription drug abuse. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 25,000 Americans lost their lives to prescription drug overdoses in 2014. That is nearly twice as many deaths than from cocaine and heroin overdoses combined. Sadly, every day, more than 70 people die from prescription drug overdoses.

46. The Impact Of Electronic Prescribing Of Controlled Substances On Meaningful Use 2/12/2015

    As Meaningful Use (MU) requirements for e-prescribing become more stringent and the volume of controlled substance prescriptions continue to rise, implementing electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) is becoming more critical for organizations to meet MU Stage 2 requirements.

47. Eliminate Dual Workflows With Electronic Prescribing Of Controlled Substances 2/12/2015

    As the volume of controlled substance prescriptions continue to rise, implementing electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) is becoming more critical for organizations to simplify prescribing workflows – improving provider productivity and patient satisfaction.

48. Protect Against DEA Number Theft With Electronic Prescribing Of Controlled Substances 2/12/2015

    A major challenge with printed paper prescriptions and prescription pads is that they advertise prescribers’ DEA numbers in plain sight. This leads to theft of prescription pads, fraudulent use of DEA numbers, and inappropriate access to highly addictive and potent medications. These fraudulent activities directly contribute to prescription drug abuse, which contributed to more than 25,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2014.

49. 5 Ways Automated Technology Can Boost Engagement And HEDIS Scores 2/4/2015

    A key aspect of running a successful medical practice these days is keeping score. In particular, being aware of your HEDIS scores and taking action to ensure that your practice is operating in a way that helps assure the best possible ratings on a consistent basis. the payoff goes beyond having satisfied patients, which is essential for your practice’s reputation and ongoing success; more and more, health insurers are relying on HEDIS scores when offering pay-for-performance and quality bonus fund incentive programs.

50. Hospital Retires Outdated Forms Of Communication With Secure Texting 2/2/2015

    Memorial Hospital of Gulfport (MHG), located in Gulfport, Mississippi is a multispecialty medical complex, supporting a comprehensive range of health and wellness services. It is one of the most comprehensive healthcare systems in the state with 445-beds, and is comprised of an inpatient rehabilitation unit, a behavioral health facility, satellite outpatient diagnostic and rehabilitation centers. Memorial offers several of the region’s most comprehensive clinical programs, such as emergency medicine, women and children services, orthopedic services, medical rehabilitation, cardiovascular services, neurosciences, oncology and more.