Since last year, dmi Networking has provided HIPAA Consultations as a free service. In our evaluations, we have found several issues which keep popping up, and many have low- or even no-cost fixes. Below, I’ve listed a few things that a dental
Productivity tips for Windows 7
Windows 7 Professional is the standard for dental practice management software, even with Windows 8 on the scene. With the recent Windows XP end of life, many people are just beginning to learn the ropes of Windows 7. Below are some
Making Strong Passwords, and How to Remember Them
Everybody has heard it all before. Never use the same password across multiple sites. Give your passwords numbers, letters, symbols, and all kinds of other tricks that make them hard to break. The problem, is this day and age everybody
HIPAA Checklist Items for Security Rule Compliance
During any thorough HIPAA consultation, you will find that your computer network must meet a minimum set of requirements in order to fully comply with the Security Rule portion of the law. Below, I have outlined a few of these
How to Share a Standard Printer on a Network
Printer sharing is incredibly useful to any business, and even sometimes in the home. Networking your printer reduces cable usage while allowing multiple PCs, Macs and mobile devices to print as though the printer were attached directly to the device
Common Sources of Network Lag
osted in: Computer Tips July 28, 2014 A well maintained network will keep your network running smoothly and efficiently. Such as with your vehicle, letting your server and networking equipment go without regular maintenance can lead to a system cluttered with issues,
Managed Dental Networks – The Power of Analytics
Nothing threatens the bottom-line of a medical or dental office as much as unexpected downtime. The inability to review charts and treat patients can impact not only daily revenues, but it can also affect the image of your practice. As
5 Tips to Protect Your Business Data
Threats to your data security can arise from both outside and inside your organization, and can occur through broad-targeted bot attacks as well as direct, malevolent activity from ex-employees, disgruntled customers, or hackers. Protecting your financial data and your clients’
Why Computer Prices Have Risen
As some of you may have noticed in recent months computer and hard drive prices have skyrocketed. You may be wondering why all of the sudden the same computer that was $500 four months ago is now $700. Well here
Workstation Password Management in a Medical Office
The HIPAA law defines very specific procedures for workstation password management for an office to be HIPAA compliant. For example, each employee is required to have their own login to workstations that give them access to electronic patient health information