Kick off 2026 with these simple steps to safeguard you and your practice.
- Incorporate our free Privacy & Security Training modules into your annual training (for you and your staff) and earn continuing medical education credits.
- Establish frameworks that outline systems, policies, and processes for protecting patient data.
- Update software and hardware (including operating systems, antivirus software, and firewalls) and perform data back-ups regularly. Be sure to test the reliability of data restoration.
- Use end-to-end encryption and two-factor authentication protocols.
- Clean out your inbox and empty trash routinely.
- Use unique passwords (consider passphrases) and change them often.
- Obtain express consent from patients, especially where AI is used.
- Be cautious when visiting websites (look for ‘https://’ or a ‘lock’ symbol in URLs) and never open email attachments or links from unknown or suspicious sources.
- Only use secure wireless networks (no public wi-fi).
- Maintain electronic audit logs.
These simple precautions can help you stay focused and alert for a more cybersecure New Year.
Looking for more suggestions on how to protect your practice? The OMD Advisory Service team is just an email or phone call away!
