HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was created in order to protect health information and give patients certain rights regarding their private health information. It also allows for disclosure of health information necessary for patient care. This act specifies safeguards necessary for administrative, and physical and technical handling of patient health information.
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The economy is showing signs of recovery, yet many businesses are still reeling from the effects of the recession. From start-ups to multi-billion dollar businesses, everyone is looking for ways to cut costs while turning a profit. In fact, many companies are just trying to keep things in the black, however that does not eliminate the need for practices that will improve and grow these businesses. Since few people have the expertise to manage much of today's technology, a certain percentage of their budgets should be allocated to IT and software applications maintenance. How can managed services help to benefit small and medium businesses?
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Big Hairy Audacious Goals are not for the faint-hearted. The kind of audacity and commitment it takes to reach a BHAG is more that the average goal...
A BHAG is more than a short term goal, it’s almost a dare. I dare you to be the best at something; you’re most likely to find more people wanting to bring you down if you’re the best! And don’t kid yourself about the time it takes to get that BHAG wrangled-down. If it’s a BHAG, it will most certainly take an organization 10, 20, or even 30 years, to rope.
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