Strengthening Security Protocols Enhances Patient Care

Though patients are heading back to the doctor’s office, many plan to keep taking advantage of telehealth services. And with this continued reliance on virtual care options, health IT teams need to strengthen their cybersecurity protocols for patients, providers and everyone else relying on a secure and efficient infrastructure.
There is a technological aspect to providing high-quality care to patients. Nearly 79 percent of patients actually preferred telehealth appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a PatientPop survey, and 1 in 4 patients would prefer a virtual visit…