The Importance of HIPAA-Secure CommunicationWe all know that the healthcare industry is plagued with allegations of patient data breaches from online hackers and in-house data imposters. Hackers constantly attempt to steal the Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients and…
- HIPAA Violations start getting recognized and enforced
The Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law in 1996 What HIPAA is universally known for is protecting the privacy of your medical information. On April 14, 2003, the law was…
“Smart Doctors Consult Nurses”Yes! This is the quote I first heard in a CCU room “with a view” of the beautiful Charles River on the 21st floor of one of prestigious medical facility in Boston. The words were…
“4 Million Reasons to Celebrate”: A Nurse Educator’s reflectionsThis week is National Nurses Week! We, at Skyscape, are honoring the many Nurse Educators who work tirelessly to give us 4 Million Reasons To Celebrate!
- Kidney disease: When the body’s filtration system starts breaking down
Kidneys are extraordinary organs. They filter a person’s entire volume of blood about 60 times daily. Put another way, kidneys filter about 180 liters of blood per day.[1] They regulate blood pressure, synthesize hormones, and…
- Colorectal cancer: a burgeoning issue in younger patients
Colorectal cancer rates in younger patients have been rising. Learn about risk factors, symptoms, and prevention strategies for early detection.
- Cancer and Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Screenings: A Road Map for Complex Conversations
What secrets does the body hold? Where do we come from, and what might aging hold in store for us? Consumer genetic testing offers answers to these questions, and is exploding in popularity.[1] A vast…
Nearly one in two Americans has cardiovascular disease—but simple lifestyle changes can combat this.From Valentine’s Day to American Heart Month, February is about matters of the heart. And with recent research revealing that nearly half of all Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease, now is the perfect…
- Why Secure Communication Is Important
Clear and effective communication between patients and Healthcare Professionals is an essential pillar of the healthcare industry. Many patients, along with regular clinic visits, prefer to connect with their Healthcare Professionals through electronic communications such…