

4 facts about HIPAA and your IT
If you’re still confused about which parts of your IT are HIPAA-compliant and which parts need to be addressed, don’t panic. You’re not the only practice still struggling to figure out just what exactly is and isn’t compliant. Here are four important things you should know about the technology your office uses and its relationship with HIPAA. Telehealth and mHealth are not always compliant If your practice has invested or is thinking about investing in telehealth or mHealth,


What’s the difference between FXS and FXO?
FXS and FXO are the interfaces for analog telephony, also called POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service). Using these interfaces enables a call to be established - the ports provide the necessary electricity, dial tone, and call signal. What is an FXS port? FXS stands for Foreign Exchange Subscriber, a port that connects the router or access server to end-user equipment such as office phones, fax machines, or modems. In other words, it is a plug on the wall that delivers dial batt


Tips to add value to your blog
We’re not here to judge. However, if any one of these scenarios resembles the current state of your blog, it might be time to do something about it. We know you’re busy and that the last thing you want to do is write about your business but, with content that is carefully crafted and curated, your company will have an unique asset that can help lead your marketing, by establishing you as an expert in your field, and promote sales efforts by driving people to your website. You


Telemedicine 101
What is telemedicine? Telemedicine is the provision of healthcare services, including interactive consultations, information exchange and medical diagnosis, over a distance through the use of telecommunications technology. The purpose of telemedicine is to improve a patient’s health and wellbeing. It is considered as a cost-effective alternative to the more traditional in-office medical checkups. Benefits of telemedicine Patients who feel overwhelmed by both medical professio


How to diffuse negative online commentary
Online reputation management mistakes As long as you have a successful business or brand, people will always have something to say about it. And when it comes to online reputation management, the goal is to create positive engagement with your customers for the life of your business. So if the discussion about your brand swings negative, here are a few online reputation blunders to avoid. Ignore negative commentary - when you ignore negative comments or accusations about your


Tips for smart BI planning
Quite a few business owners see other companies using BI software and tools successfully and hope to emulate those results. Unfortunately, BI goes far beyond installing a program on your employee’s computers and expecting them to churn out results because of it. In fact, without proper planning in place, you could end up losing money on your BI investment. If you’re ready to bring BI software and tools to your small or medium-sized business but aren’t quite sure what your sho


4 benefits of online scheduling
In order to succeed in today’s technology-driven world, you have to provide convenience alongside top-notch care. As the use of smartphones, tablets and other Internet-connected devices has permeated society, healthcare hasn’t always done a great job of keeping up. Those facilities that have kept up with tech trends have seen an uptick in both the number of patients they take in and the quality of care they are able to provide, while places relying on the old ways continue to


How your boring brand can win on social media
Owning a “boring brand” is not an excuse for a poor social media presence You've probably heard of 3M but may not know exactly what they do. However, there’s a good chance you may have some of their products in your house. If you have Ace bandages, Scotchgard, or Post-it notes lying around your bathroom or home office, then you are guilty of being an owner of 3M products. So when it comes to social media, why does this company matter? Simple. They have 121,000 followers on Tw


Is Apple’s new iOS 9 right for you?
Introducing the News App If you waste countless minutes everyday visiting different websites searching for your news, now you no longer have to. Pre-installed in iOS 9 is a new app called News. This app collects articles from a variety of news organizations and sources, and puts them in one place for your viewing convenience. Once you start using this app it will learn what type of stories you are interested in, and then gather articles to suit your unique tastes. Improved No


Office 2016 for Mac is now available
So what’s new? The obvious change in Office 2016 for Mac is the user interface. You’ll experience a cleaner and more modern design that looks consistent across all core applications. The toolbars and icons have been redesigned with a minimalistic approach, resulting in less clutter and making it easier to find what you’re looking for. Looks are not the only improvement. Office 2016 for Mac provides huge improvements to the performance of Microsoft’s well-known applications. W