Oklahoma home healthcare agencies, the person in charge of technology is typically the one who is most comfortable with computers.
With the complexities of federal regulations and HIPAA requirements, and the rapid rise of security breaches, even an expert can be overwhelmed. You may feel you are saving money by keeping IT in-house but are you?
Why You May Be Losing Money
What are the staffing plans for future growth? Will you have the budget to increase the IT department, or will it mean a heavier workload for existing staff? What happens when the economy falters, and you have to downsize? In other words, is your IT infrastructure scalable?
Are you in a position to replace hardware and software as technology and regulations place new requirements on your infrastructure? Is your IT guru able to do his job and research the latest solutions to make sure you run efficiently?
Is he or she able to stay on top of the ever-changing rules and regulations? Is your company current with the latest security measures and HIPAA requirements – especially with the increase in the use of mobile devices and the cloud?
A single HIPAA infraction could cost you as much as $50,000 per incident – up to $1.5 million in one year for the same repeated infractions. Are you sure your company is in compliance?
Do you have standardization policies and procedures in place for your hardware and software? When new software or hardware is installed, how is training handled? It’s typical that 80% of the time, only 20% of the capabilities of the software or hardware is utilized. Does your IT staff have the time or expertise to increase that efficiency with proper training?
Is automation utilized where possible to reduce mistakes and redundancies, which, in turn, improves productivity and efficiency? Are you able, with your existing IT staff, to research and implement the best solutions that fit your needs to accomplish this automation?
If your answer was “no” to even one of these questions, you are in danger of losing money, time, and possibly clients.
The Solution for Oklahoma Home Healthcare Agencies
Small to mid-sized organizations need technology partners who can stay current with the latest trends, risks, and strategies to ensure security is maintained, money isn’t wasted, and, most importantly, the needs of the client are met.
Working with a third party vendor who understands the specific needs of Oklahoma home healthcare agencies makes sense. Through outsourcing, your time and cost-intensive operations can be efficiently handled, freeing your computer guru to concentrate on mission-critical issues and services.
How does your Oklahoma home healthcare agency handle IT and HIPAA compliance? Let us know your thoughts in the Comments box below.
If you own or manage an Oklahoma-based home health care agency, and you’re looking to become more efficient in the use of technology, download our free guide, Information Technology Guide for Oklahoma City Home Health Care Organizations.
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