Our tendency to ignore all but the immediate dangers is an approach that’s being exploited by cyber hackers. Ransomware is evolving, growing, and becoming increasingly sophisticated and effective.

The ease, efficiency, and utility of text messaging isn’t lost on healthcare professionals, 90 percent of whom use it as a method for sharing information with colleagues, patients, and staff.

The healthcare industry faces a growing risk from cyber attacks, which makes it critical for CAP members to devote sufficient resources to designing and implementing a strategy that can mitigate that risk.

In every practice, there are always a few patients who are more difficult to manage. The first question to ask is: why is the patient refusing treatment recommendations?

CAP is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CAP takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.