Today’s healthcare system massively depends on electronic storage and transfer of information to run the operations. Although the technology allows organizations to smoothen out the process, it comes with a lot of threats. It is a must that every facility comply with the HIPAA requirements in order to ensure privacy, safety, and security of patient’s data, including payment and exchange of information in between healthcare professionals, staff, and even subcontractors and third party providers.
The computer system and network are always at risk of malware, spyware, virus attacks as well as hacking and other unauthorized access of some staff and personnel. There must be a good built-in cybersecurity system that could block all malicious content and prevent attacks. A third party provider can help businesses and organizations install, configure, and maintain HIPAA compliance programs.