Dental Brokerage 92108 Though most of the attacks making headlines are those aimed at large organizations or political groups, roughly a third of all data security breaches in the last few years have occurred in the health care industry. Of these, employee error caused three times as many breaches as external attacks. In addition, more than half of the businesses who experience a security breach have fewer than 1,000 employees. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires all health care providers to take steps to protect the private information of their patients from hackers, thieves, and staff. While no data security system is foolproof, there are some best practices that can help to decrease your risk of an information breach, especially from employee error. Here are some of the best practices you should be enforcing: • All computers should be placed where screens are not visible to patients or visitors. • Every computer should have an encrypted password for access. • All passwords should contain a mixture of letters, numbers, and/or symbols and should be changed regularly. • Passwords should never be written down in any place accessible by the public. It is preferable that they not be written down at all. • Every staff member must be fully educated about the importance of data security practices, their responsibility to follow these practices, and the potential repercussions for failing to comply. • Office computers and internet should not be used to check personal email or visit non-work-related websites. • Ensure all firewalls, software, and operating systems are kept up to date. • Wireless networks should be shielded from public view. • Every computer should have antivirus software installed and kept up to date. • Do not access office data remotely from a shared computer or unknown WiFi network. • Smartphones, tablets, laptops that have access to any work systems or emails should be password protected in case lost or stolen. • All hard copies of patient data should be shredded. • All transmitted data should be encrypted. • Sensitive information, such as social security numbers, financial data, or other private information, should never be sent through email or instant messaging services. • Consider purchasing cyber insurance protection. • If a breach does occur, take appropriate action immediately. Contact your legal counsel for advice. Your first and best defense against the theft of sensitive patient information is the integration of data security best practices into your practice policies. Meet with your team to discuss any changes you need to make and your expectations of compliance. Protect yourself, your team, and your patients by working to protect the integrity of your systems. Please contact our office with any questions. ...read more

Dental CPA San Diego, CA Though most of the attacks making headlines are those aimed at large organizations or political groups, roughly a third of all data security breaches in the last few years have occurred in the health care industry. Of these, employee error caused three times as many breaches as external attacks. In addition, more than half of the businesses who experience a security breach have fewer than 1,000 employees. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires all health care providers to take steps to protect the private information of their patients from hackers, thieves, and staff. While no data security system is foolproof, there are some best practices that can help to decrease your risk of an information breach, especially from employee error. Here are some of the best practices you should be enforcing: ·        All computers should be placed where screens are not visible to patients or visitors. ·        Every computer should have an encrypted password for access. ·        All passwords should contain a mixture of letters, numbers, and/or symbols and should be changed regularly. ·        Passwords should never be written down in any place accessible by the public. It is preferable that they not be written down at all. ·        Every staff member must be fully educated about the importance of data security practices, their responsibility to follow these practices, and the potential repercussions for failing to comply. ·        Office computers and internet should not be used to check personal email or visit non-work-related websites. ·        Ensure all firewalls, software, and operating systems are kept up to date. ·        Wireless networks should be shielded from public view. ·        Every computer should have antivirus software installed and kept up to date. ·        Do not access office data remotely from a shared computer or unknown WiFi network. ·        Smartphones, tablets, laptops that have access to any work systems or emails should be password protected in case lost or stolen. ·        All hard copies of patient data should be shredded. ·        All transmitted data should be encrypted. ·        Sensitive information, such as social security numbers, financial data, or other private information, should never be sent through email or instant messaging services. ·        Consider purchasing cyber insurance protection. ·        If a breach does occur, take appropriate action immediately. Contact your legal counsel for advice. Your first and best defense against the theft of sensitive patient information is the integration of data security best practices into your practice policies. Meet with your team to discuss any changes you need to make and your expectations of compliance. Protect yourself, your team, and your patients by working to protect the integrity of your systems. Please contact our office with any questions. ...read more

92108 Practice Sales The up and down nature of confidence can be exemplified as a business leader because of the stressful nature of maintaining a high-ranking position. Confidence can grow with practice and effort. Here are four ways to grow confidence as a business leader. Consistency is Key Rapidly changing methods and ideas can prevent a business leader from feeling confident. The business should work for the business leader, not the other way around. Gaining a sense of consistency and stability with schedules, rules, and realistic expectations can lead to an increase in confidence that the business will run smoothly. Know and understand the key parts of the business, important dates, and the function of each role. You can only become confident in your business operations when you fully grasp the nature of the entire business. Be Yourself Being afraid to say what you think can be viewed as a lack of confidence. Speaking your mind, while still having a professional filter, can build confidence as it shows you are part of a team and contributing. Being yourself will also dispel any notion coworkers might have that you are not being a genuine person. Openness and authenticity will not only strengthen your bond with your employees, but are also essential traits for effective leadership. Be Open to Criticism Change cannot come from one person alone, and not all criticism should be seen as a slight against you. Listen to feedback from coworkers and customers and tailor that feedback into something positive. Do not let the criticism fester and destroy your confidence, take it and use it to grow as a person. Accepting constructive criticism and negative comments can help increase your confidence. Know What You Are Talking About Fully understanding what you are talking about can help improve your confidence. If you are a business leader, strive to know everything you can about the business and its operations. If you are speaking about a topic, research everything you can about that topic. Become the expert. You will be better positioned to demonstrate confidence when it is clear that you are invested in what you are discussing. Confidence can not only make or break your career, it can impact the business as a whole. You can take your confidence to the next level, while learning how to prevent situations from arising that can be detrimental to your confidence. For a consultation,contact our team. 4420 Hotel Circle Court Suite 350 San Diego, CA 92108 ...read more