Category: Blog

Every year on December 3rd, the world comes together to recognize the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). Established by the United Nations in 1992, this day highlights the value of inclusivity. It reminds us of the importance of breaking down barriers for the 1 billion people worldwide who live with disabilities. It is…

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In the latest Not Your Average Co. podcast episode, host Anjelica Jones chats with CEO Chris Flakus in a reflective and engaging discussion about CSI’s 30-year journey, exploring how the company evolved from a humble startup to an industry leader. Throughout the conversation, Chris shares stories that reveal the heart and soul of CSI—a company…

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As we observe Native American Heritage Month 2024, we reflect on the profound and lasting contributions Native Americans have made to the development and success of society, both historically and in modern times. This year’s theme, “Honoring Our Nations: Building Strength Through Resilience,” highlights how Native American resilience has fueled progress and enriched communities across…

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The Vital Role of EHRs in Modern Healthcare In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems have become the backbone of patient-centered care. Beyond simply digitizing medical records, EHRs streamline communication between healthcare professionals, enhance the accuracy of diagnoses, and help improve overall patient outcomes. However, the true value of an EHR system…

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Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates and celebrates the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. From September 15th to October 15th, communities across the country come together to honor the traditions and legacies of Hispanic individuals. Let’s explore various ways to celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month this year. Partake in Hispanic Cuisine:…

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The decision to adopt AI for use in clinical settings and enterprise business systems in healthcare should involve a wide range of constituents. A variety of departments and functions, from the board of directors to all the way down to line workers, will need to give input, author policies, write procedures, and be involved in…

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Cybersecurity is obviously a critical concern for hospitals and healthcare organizations. Cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance are typically managed with a biannual or yearly audit, which then generates items to be remediated to bring the organization into compliance. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, traditional methods of assessing and managing these risks are proving inadequate. This is evident in the…

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In light of recent outages, let’s go back to basics and reexamine best practices for change management and vendor management in healthcare. Healthcare Change Management Discussion An appropriate change management program is one of the pillars of maintaining a robust, resilient, and secure IT environment in healthcare. This program should be governed by a team of…

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For the last couple of newsletters, I have been writing from a fairly general level as introductions to this topic. In this newsletter, we attempt to get down to some technical details and examples of why automating your risk management and compliance is so important. We’ll even note how we are seeing AI being used…

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Caution! This content was not written by AI, an actual human being wrote this. How do we ensure that AI is set up appropriately and behaving responsibly in our healthcare organizations? Typically, systems, devices, and applications send data to logs; traditionally, that data is accumulated and reported monthly. Errors are corrected, abuses addressed, and problems fixed, but…

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