When running any small business, it is essential that a budget for IT support be set aside for management and data security needs. The market for IT solutions is broad, and in any kind of business, specialization is a “must
HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Tool from HHS
The HHS Releases the HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Tool Conducting your Risk Assessment for HIPAA can seem like a monstrous task, and the template from the ADA HIPAA Compliance Kit is useful, but can seem overwhelming to most dental offices.
New Social Networking Tool for Dentists
A new software, Instant Dental Newsletter, for writing dental specific newsletters is now available. https://www.instantdentalnewsletter.com/
Dental Tech Support – Common Remote Support Tickets
Since 1973, our dental techs have provided IT support for dental offices. Andy and Eric, our two senior techs, have been with the company even back when it was a division of Datacon Dental Systems. Dental tech support is what we
Windows XP End of Life
Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014, less than 90 days from now. This means that Microsoft will stop providing patches, including security updates for its over decade old operating system. While HIPAA laws do
HIPAA Audit Process – Documentation from HHS
HIPAA audits follow a documented protocol to analyze processes, policies, and controls put in place by Covered Entities. Although no two HIPAA audits are exactly the same, the protocol is documented here, at the HHS website. What is the focus of
Cloud Dentistry: Pros and Cons
Many dental practice management software providers are developing cloud-based platforms. When making the decision whether or not to move to the cloud, it is important to consider all of the benefits and challenges before making the switch. As with any
Patch Management – an Essential Component of HIPAA Compliance
One of the essential services that is needed in a dental office is patch management. From fixing security vulnerabilities to improving performance, patch management keeps all vital network-oriented software up to date, reducing downtime by scheduling patching for off-hours. Benefits
Actual HIPAA Audit Letter Following a Data Breach
Actual HIPAA Audit Letter Following a Data Breach We came across an actual letter sent by the Office of Civil Rights following a data breach. The OCR is responsible for taking action for HIPAA compliance issues and enforcement. This particular
HIPAA Breaches – a Searchable Database
Please follow the link at the bottom of this page in order to search the database. Each breach of HIPAA involving 500 or more pieces of data from patients must be reported to HHS, and to the media. Anything from