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Eight Things for Dentists to Know Regarding HHS’ warnings of new ransomware
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center recently warned of a new human-operated ransomware targeting the healthcare industry. Here are eight things for dentists to know: The ransomware, Royal,...
Recognize Your Team Members
Team members that don’t feel appreciated have zero incentive to stay. Those that feel acknowledged tend to perform better and stay with their employer. Recognizing good work with a “thank you” each day is good. However, sometimes verbalizing your gratitude isn’t...
Dental Workforce Trends Indicate Changes are Needed
Workforce shortages are not new to the dental industry. The future doesn’t look too bright either. Downward enrollment trends in dental programs seem to indicate that this is not likely to be resolved any time soon. A recent study by the ADA Health Policy Institute...
Privacy and Security Regulations Guide for Texas
(The Practice) is required by Federal and State of Texas regulations to protect the privacy and security of the data that is utilized in patient care. How it Started: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, i.e., HIPAA (Public Law 104-191, Aug...
What is a Knowledge Bottleneck?
A knowledge bottleneck is when one individual holds all the knowledge of how to accomplish an important task within your business. You find that you have knowledge bottleneck when everyone must go to this person to learn what is needed, what needs to be done, and how...
HIPAA Glossary of Terms:
Business Associate: As defined under the Privacy Rule, including, but not limited to, 45 CFR § CFR: Code of Federal Regulations. Confidential Information: Protected health information, employee personal information, Participant files and other OMES information deemed...
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