The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was established to address security of healthcare data in our increasingly high-tech world. Make sure you understand the effects of this

In the wake of HIPAA’s Omnibus Rule, which went into full effect on September 23, 2013, a round of audits is being prepared by its enforcement arm, the

Smartphones and tablets have become a valuable tool for healthcare providers. However, as noted in our previous post, the possibility of a HIPAA data breach has made their

The combination of mobile communications and smartphone technology has revolutionized healthcare. The ability to instantly communicate and share patient information with colleagues and medical office staff has increased

Concierge medical practices are trending in healthcare. Physicians are finding that many patients are willing to pay a premium for more personalized healthcare. In concierge medicine, patients typically

More patients seem to be taking a Trip Advisor approach to choosing their doctors and dentists. Traffic is heavy at online physician review sites that offer patient-reported reviews

Can one cranky patient deep-six your medical career? Probably not, but an unhappy patient who posts a negative review online can take a bite out of your reputation

Smartphones have become a vital healthcare tool; but unsecured text messaging does not meet HIPPA regulations, placing physicians at potentially serious legal and financial risk. That risk prompted

Smartphones have made communication and collaboration between healthcare providers faster, easier and more effective. Consider the following statistics: 80% of physicians use smartphones at work. (mHealth Watch) 43%

The Olympic flame may have been extinguished in Sochi, but the amazing feats of athleticism we witnessed will linger in memory. Athletes don’t achieve Olympic perfection without years