John Schieszer, MA

Proposed changes that could directly impact practices include shortening the timeframe for responding to patient requests for records.

Showing employees appreciation for their efforts is particularly important to engender their loyalty.

Breaches involving user names and passwords soared 450% in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared with 2019, according to the ForgeRock 2021 Consumer Identity Breach Report.

Investigators found that men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer had a 1% rate of major adverse cardiovascular events.

Medical information is especially valuable to data thieves for a number of reasons.

Developing an effective case management approach should be a key component of any effort to adapt to the changing patient care environment.

In addition to instituting flexible work schedules to attract and retain employees, practices can consider technologic solutions that reduce staffing needs by improving office efficiency.

Hackers target vulnerabilities using legitimate software packages, a cybersecurity specialist says.

Contracting with outside firms to handle medical billing can be a smart financial move for some medical practices.

The pandemic has accelerated the number of clinicians retiring from practice.