Like other organizations and agencies that depend on data, healthcare networks are vulnerable to potentially crippling cyberattacks. But they may lag behind other sectors in preparing for and combating data breaches, according a number of experts. The subject was outlined in a series of articles and commentaries in the fall issue of Frontiers of Health… Continue reading Protecting Health-Care Data Against Cyber Attacks
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How Safe Are Electronic Health Records?
Four years after publication by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), voluntary guidelines designed to increase the safety of e-health records have yet to be implemented fully, according to a new survey. The findings appeared recently in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. “Less than 20 percent of… Continue reading How Safe Are Electronic Health Records?
3 Tips to Make The Finances Add Up for the Spouse Left Behind
Traditional wedding vows usually include the phrase “till death do us part,” but it’s not a part of the ritual most couples want to dwell on. Financial professionals, though, say ignoring the eventuality of death is unwise when it comes to a couple’s decisions about retirement and money. “The decisions you make today can affect… Continue reading 3 Tips to Make The Finances Add Up for the Spouse Left Behind
How to Protect Yourself from Internet Hackers
These days, we hear about a steady stream of cyber-attacks that result in the “hijacking” of millions of accounts online. Big corporations and even the government have proven vulnerable. Those headlines are cause for concern – and remind us of why we need to be smart about protecting our information on our own computers. Here,… Continue reading How to Protect Yourself from Internet Hackers
6 Ways to Steer Clear of Identity Theft
Editor’s note: These days, people are more vulnerable than ever to identity theft, and many seniors find themselves faced with it at the most vulnerable time in their lives. A lifetime’s savings can suddenly disappear, leaving you without the money to provide the best possible health care for yourself and your family. Here, experts from… Continue reading 6 Ways to Steer Clear of Identity Theft