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The Importance of Cybersecurity in Senior Living Organizations Senior care organizations have unique cybersecurity needs that their outsourced IT services must meet. In a long-term care community, every data point represents a person. When a bad actor compromises that data, the people you care for are at risk. Discover critical cybersecurity issues in senior care and what IT teams and organizations can do to…

Cybersecurity for Long-Term Care Providers Emergency preparedness against cyber attacks has never been more essential for healthcare and long-term care providers. According to the HIPAA Journal, 2023 saw 742 large data breaches, which was a record high compared to previous years. Is your healthcare or long-term care organization doing all it can to remain cyber secure, or is it coasting along while crossing its fingers?…

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Senior Living Communities In November 2019, a cyberattack against 110 nursing homes highlighted the industry’s cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Hackers encrypted all data, including patient records, and demanded $14 million in bitcoin to decrypt the data. These nursing homes were cut off from all patient data and forced to handle patient care by pen and…

Trends in Long-Term Care Technology Many senior care communities find adopting and integrating new technology challenging, often with limited resources for doing so as their staff focuses on resident care and comfort. Yet, taking advantage of new and emerging technology can unlock higher efficiency and support your staff and residents’ well-being in multiple ways. Here…

The Differences Between Telehealth and Telemedicine Telehealth and telemedicine may be used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. Telehealth is a general term that covers a range of clinical and non-clinical services. Telemedicine, on the other hand, specifically refers to medical diagnosis and treatment. Both describe healthcare services delivered virtually. In a broad sense, telehealth…

How to Protect Health Information in a Senior Living Center Senior living centers must protect information regarding patients’ medical records, prescriptions, diagnoses and medical history. Most of this information is private and sensitive, making it essential to protect it from potential hackers or cyberattacks.  Learning about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), its…

IT Services for Post-Acute Care When caring for older adults, post-acute care is a reality. More than 40% of Medicare beneficiaries are discharged to post-acute facilities — an essential step in their recovery. The post-acute care programs’ efficacy dictates patient health outcomes in many ways, so IT services and post-acute care go hand in hand. Access to…