Your guide to medical data encryption and transfer for secured digital storage Key Takeaways Data security is essential in the healthcare industry for protecting confidential patient information, including images, in compliance with HIPAA regulations Multisite medical data sharing is critical in modern clinical practice and medical research Data sharing and storage must preserve individual…
Medical image data management has a lot to gain from cloud technology – here’s the why and how Key Takeaways: Before the pandemic, cloud technology was not widely used for medical image data The pandemic made healthcare professionals and executives realize that cloud technology is the future of medical imaging software and storage…
The cloud offers many benefits for medical image storage, including safety, security, accessibility, compliance, and cost savings. Key Takeaways: The increasing detail of medical images means larger files that have to be stored somewhere Creating, maintaining, and expanding an in-house medical image storage architecture is impractical and expensive Cloud medical image storage is…
Conformation to HIPAA data storage requirements is a must when it comes to local image storage — read on to understand how to be HIPAA compliant Key Takeaways: The privacy rules in the HIPAA guideline highlight the type of data that needs protection and the basic requirements for the protection mechanism The HIPAA…
Hackers are everywhere and increasingly sophisticated. Cloud PACS keep your images safe. Key Takeaways Many doctors’ offices disregard security best practices and connect their PACS servers directly to the internet without a password These unprotected servers not only expose medical imaging but also patient personal health information Exposed medical information puts patients at greater…
From holograms to image sharing to data security, our 2021 blogs had you covered. Since the invention of the microscope, medical practitioners of all stripes have strived to invent and improve technologies that offer deep glimpses into the human body from bones to blood vessels. Medical imaging plays a crucial role in medicine today,…
Stop bad actors in their tracks, safeguard patients, and stay HIPAA compliant in the cloud Key Takeaways: Most on-premises servers aren’t configured correctly for security, which leaves them at risk for cyberattacks of all kinds. Ransomware attacks most often target healthcare facilities, and even one attack can pose a serious risk to patient…
Sharing medical images to get expert second opinions and consultation can now be a swift and simple process Key Takeaways: Second opinions in healthcare can save lives Expert consultations between healthcare professionals help avoid misdiagnosis and unneeded procedures Additional reviews reassure patients that they are getting the right diagnoses and best medical care…
Encrypting medical image data offers extra protection against cyberattacks and other security threats Key Takeaways: Cybercriminals are always lurking, ready to intercept electronically transmitted data, and they also go after images for reasons that include insurance fraud The use of mobile devices for reviewing patient data has compounded the problem HIPAA regulations require…
AR provides unparalleled views inside the human body that help surgeons make better plans for difficult procedures Key Takeaways: AR overcomes the navigational and visual challenges of precision surgery AR is being used in pedicle screw replacement with an accuracy rate of 94.1%, eliminating many of the risks, including neurological damage, via precise…