It’s sad to say, but Windows XP and Office 2003’s lifecycle is coming to an end. It’s no secret, April 8th, 2014 is the final day for support on XP machines and Office 2003 products. Is your office ready? Take action before you’re stuck in a lurch! Look around your office, are there any machines […]…
Once this malware is executed on a computing device it encrypts files in the victim’s computer, and demands a ransom 300 USD to be paid by the victim within 72 hours in order decrypt the victim’s files. In early September 2013, security experts around the world became aware of a very nasty piece of malware […]…
HIPAA and HITECH have been around for quite some time. Even so, many companies covered by these laws are way behind the times when it comes to actual implementation. And when you really think about it, even companies not covered by these laws should have the requisite policies and procedures in place. Access Control Policy. […]…
Disasters can affect a office at any time and to any degree of severity. In an effort to reduce or hinder the damage that can result from a disaster, while also keeping your office working, many have taken to adopting business continuity plans. Not only is having a plan like this a good idea, its REQUIRED by HIPAA. […]…
It’s impossible to know what will happen on October 1, 2014, but you can get a head start on your preparations by asking your payers some questions about their ICD-10 plans. Will you conduct external testing? Medicare says CMS contractors will not conduct full external testing with business partners, meaning you won’t know for sure […]…
It’s Monday morning and one of your employees notifies you that they lost their laptop at a Starbucks over the weekend, apologizing profusely. Aside from the cost and inconvenience of buying a new laptop, could you be on the hook for bigger costs, and should you notify all your clients? Maybe, depending on where you […]…
The Internet has brought about an era of convenience, especially when it comes to shopping. You can purchase just about everything online these days and it can seem like there’s almost no need for physical stores. While e-commerce is incredibly popular, there are issues with security that pop up from time-to-time. It is these security […]…
You may be asking why is a technology/computer/IT guy talking to me about growing my practice. You might think I am starting to sound like a chiropractic coach like Dr Steve Hoffman. Not the case but what I am doing is giving you the same benefit I give all our clients. We take care of […]…
Do you have Java turned on in your web browser? If your answer is “Yes” or “I’m not sure” then it’s time to take action to find out. Why? The biggest threat to your computer systems in 2013 (and beyond) is no longer Microsoft Windows – it is Oracle Java. After 20+ years as the […]…
One of the main goals businesses with Facebook Pages have is to enhance and market their brand. The main way this is done is by creating content that your target audience understand, relate to and can interact with. Many companies find this easier said than done however, and certainly, posting at the wrong time may […]…
