Category: Blog

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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Reflecting on my time as a Marketing Intern with CSI Companies, I am filled with so much gratitude! The invaluable knowledge and exposure I gained during this experience will be with me throughout the rest of college and my professional career. Join me as I share the highlights of my internship and the experiences I…

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Happy International Self-Care Day! Self-care is essential for overall health and well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, where we often prioritize work, responsibilities, and taking care of others, we often forget to take care of ourselves. Understanding that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity. The day serves as a reminder for people to take…

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Post-Grad Intern Adventures in CSI Business Analytics I wanted to share some highlights from my first couple of weeks as a CSI Business Analyst intern in the Quality Assurance (QA) Department. It’s been quite the journey so far diving into the world of enterprise systems and financial management. Let me walk you through how my…

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Caution! This content was not written by AI; an actual human being wrote it. Is AI really just another application that we have to manage? It has a lifecycle, support needs, subject matter experts to master it, upgrades, patches, etc. The one caveat with AI is that it has extraneous security concerns. The promise of AI is…

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Super User Success With CSI Companies’ VP of Professional Services, Sherry Pouncey I’ve seldom been a part of an electronic health records (EHR) installation where Nurse Super Users (SU) were not identified, trained, and utilized. A few years ago, I was tasked with developing SU curriculum for nurses. As I began, I wondered, what makes…

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As we welcome the month of July, CSI celebrates Disability Pride Month! This annual observance, held every July, shines a light on the achievements, struggles, and unique perspectives of individuals with disabilities. It is a time to celebrate the strength, courage, and resilience of individuals who have overcome societal barriers and who continue to fight…

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