Update on Restoring Change Healthcare Systems
Change Healthcare Update: A Path Forward As we navigate through the challenges presented by the ongoing service outage, we want to provide a Change Healthcare update to our valued clients [...]
RansomHub and Change Healthcare
Weeks after Change Healthcare apparently paid the BlackCat ransomware gang a $22 million ransom to get back access to its encrypted data, another cybercriminal group called RansomHub claims to be trying to sell the 4TB of data. RansomHub’s April 16th message states that the data for “tens of insurance companies” contains Personal Identifiable Information (PII) such as addresses,
Small Practice Cybersecurity
After the Change Healthcare cyberattack, you may be wondering, “How can I protect my small practice from a cybersecurity incident?” Unfortunately, a lot of providers and facilities fail to install proper cybersecurity software and infrastructure, or fall behind in maintaining it. Even more often, we hear practice owners say, “My healthcare practice is small,
Change Healthcare Outage: Cybersecurity
This week, Optum, Inc. identified an issue with its Change Healthcare services, an outage that left "some applications" unavailable. This quickly escalated to "enterprise-wide connectivity issues" and a network interruption, which [...]
Managed IT Services for Medical Practices in NJ
Are you searching for reliable managed IT services in NJ tailored to the unique needs of A medical practices? Look no further! Microwize Technology is a leader in Managed IT [...]
The Best Guide to Outsourcing Medical Billing
In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, medical billing plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial stability of healthcare providers. However, managing medical billing in-house can feel overwhelming. There are [...]
The Role of Healthcare IT in Practice Management: Ensuring Efficiency, Security, and Patient Care
In today’s digital era, healthcare practices face significant challenges in managing patient information, maintaining operational efficiency, and safeguarding sensitive data. This is where healthcare IT, distinct from regular IT companies, becomes indispensable. In this article, we will explore the importance of healthcare IT in practice management, focusing on its role in protecting information and facilitating day-to-day operations.
Next Up, NextGen: Data Breach for EHR Giant
NextGen Healthcare, a major player in the US Electronic Health Records (EHR) market, is facing a series of lawsuits due to a significant data breach that compromised the personal information [...]
What is the Best Computer Setup for Your Medical Billing Staff?
Maximizing Productivity
When it comes to finding the best computer setup for workplace efficiency, every little bit helps. With so many workers spending their day in front of a computer, it is more important than ever that we find a way to make computer usage as efficient as possible; technology can only help up to the user’s capacity.
Windows Server 2012 End-of-Support: Are You Ready?
Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 will reach end-of-support on October 10, 2023. After this date, Microsoft will no longer release security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates for these operating systems, leaving them (and your network and data!) more vulnerable to threats and attrition.
If your practice or business currently uses one of these OSes on a server,