5 Ways to Protect Devices and Data for Remote Healthcare Work

Ongoing safety precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have forced millions of people to embrace a new reality, regardless of their profession: working from home. Medical employees face unique challenges when doing so. Their remote technology must not only meet HIPAA security and privacy requirements but also accommodate the needs of diverse patient populations seeking acute and ongoing care.

Many remote workers, including those in healthcare, are turning to new teleworking technologies that help facilitate videoconferences, share data and manage projects. Tools that will handle PHI must work under the constraints of HIPAA’s privacy and security rules. Let’s take a look at some advice for technologists.