Cyber attacks are a real threat to a private practice; we read about data breaches on a daily basis. Data
breaches can prove very costly for a private practice both financially and the Doctor’s reputation. Information systems are the largest investment that a private practice will make, yet it is the least
protected. In today’s environment protecting information systems and its data is critical.
Practices should stop looking at HIPAA as a regulation and start looking at HIPAA as a guide to create
and develop a security management plan to protect their information system
With over 20 years of leadership experience in the dental industry, Deborah Carr has built a strong foundation in the areas of consulting and training. Her areas of expertise include twenty-eight years of executing safety and security measures in the information systems and technology realms of the healthcare field.