For good reason, many healthcare providers are increasingly concerned about protecting their patients' information. While there is no silver bullet to protect your sensitive data, there are a few cost-effective steps every practice should take to reduce their security risks.

Why is DSRIP important to CAP members and their practices? California’s 21 PHS include county-owned and operated facilities and University of California medical centers in 15 counties where more than three-fourths of the state’s population lives. 

A “whole team” approach is needed to reduce the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in nursing homes. Everyone on the team has a part to play and a contribution to make to effective Antibiotic Stewardship.

Medical offices must make reasonable efforts to accommodate individuals with disabilities by allowing service animals into the office. However, sometimes it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal.

The healthcare industry continues to be one of the main targets for cybercrime. In 2015, the number of breaches and patient records stolen or compromised continued to grow.