The Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule that could be substantial. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposal stated it was to “remove barriers to, coordinated care and individual engagement” and was issued last week. Addressing standards of the rule may limit and/or discourage care […]
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Servers and SMBs: Tips to make the picking process easier
When you run a small business, you’re constantly being asked to make decisions about what’s best for your growth. In the beginning, it might have just been you and your laptop calling all the shots. But as you add employees, you face one of the most critical decisions of all: Should I set up a […]
Lemons to Lemonade
Let’s try to make lemonade out of these lemons we keep getting with COVID-19. Yes, there is an uptick in the number of cases and yes, it appears we are heading towards additional restrictions and lockdowns in various ways. One of two things has likely happened, you started working from home and are still there; […]
Security Skill Shortage
As the need for cybersecurity awareness increases across the entire business landscape, so does the need for strong programs and a trained and competent workforce. This affects everyone in at least two ways. First, you need to have a designated leader in place who facilitates the program, and second, you need to ensure that the […]
Where to spend and where to save when going 100% remote
A lean business is a smart business – and that was before we entered a global pandemic. Now, with so many organizations struggling, keeping expenditures low and cash reserves high is more important than ever. One of the best ways to cut costs when times are tough? Take your business completely virtual. Though it might […]
5 anti-fatigue tips to reduce video conference exhaustion
The concept of screen fatigue isn’t new. The term Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) was coined back in the early aughts to describe what most of us now deal with day in and day out: hours of digital eye strain. Lately, CVS has permeated into video conference fatigue, a hallmark of this telecommute-heavy time. As more of us […]
Don’t panic: how to recover lost data from your PC
It can happen to anyone. You’re diligently working on a deadline and – BAM! Your computer crashes, wiping out your hard work. And who among us hasn’t accidentally deleted a crucial file or mistakenly erased an important email? It’s a sinking feeling that can hit hard, but don’t panic. There are plenty ways to recover […]
5 ways to be proactive about keeping patient data secure
As modern medicine embraces technology, keeping patient data secure is now becoming one of the industry’s most pressing challenges. This is not an issue that can simply be left to your IT department to take care of – security needs to be a company-wide concern, and one that has strong buy-in from the top down. […]
How interactive learning will shape the classrooms of the future
The competition for students’ wandering attention is steeper than ever. Snapchatting has replaced note passing, and push notifications distract from even the most interesting lessons. For most students, cell phones and electronic devices are the center of their budding universe. But that can actually work to a teacher’s advantage. The classrooms of tomorrow embrace tech, […]
When – and why – you need a high-end workstation computer
Business success will only come if your people have the right tools for the job. And when it comes to computing hardware, a one-size-fits-all approach will simply not cut it. Just as a tradesperson needs the specialized tools relevant to their trade, so office workers require the right computing equipment for their particular roles. Professionals […]