GlobalSCAPE : Healthcare Industry Advances in Technology, but Faces Increased Risks

Healthcare organizations move an extremely high volume of sensitive data. From social security to credit card numbers, healthcare records contain highly sensitive information, which makes them a prime target for theft and fraud. Modern healthcare professionals face constant challenges in their day-to-day world, however secure data access and exchange shouldn't be among those challenges. According to FBI statistics, the cost of healthcare fraud ranges from $74 billion to $247 billion a year in the U.S.

Data moves constantly in healthcare organizations:

• A patient makes an appointment in an online portal
• The patient notes are recorded in a database by the medical practitioner
• The notes are shared electronically with other practitioners
• The patient's insurance is billed electronically for the service
• The patient receives the Explanation of Benefits.

The continual movement of this sensitive data comes with a constant risk of a data breach in multiple locations. Finding the right solution that can keep the movement of data both reliable and secure at any stage is pivotal.

The digital revolution has long taken over the healthcare industry; however there are still many more healthcare technology-related advances to come. According to a IDC Health Insights report, 'within three years, 'virtual care' will become routine, and by 2020, 80 percent of consumer service interactions will make use of Internet of Things (IoT) and big data to improve quality, value, and timeliness.' This very prediction is indicative of the growing reliance on the secure exchange of data today and in the future.

Managed File Transfer for Healthcare Organizations

If you're an IT professional in the healthcare industry, consider the benefits of a managed file transfer (MFT) solution. An MFT solution not only ensures that you can meet government and industry compliance mandates, it also offers an advanced system of data transfer efficiency and security.

In our latest whitepaper, 'Top Four Ways that MFT Benefits a Healthcare Organization,'discover how MFT can keep your data transfers reliable, efficient, and secure.

The volume of sensitive healthcare data will never decrease or slow down. And for IT professionals within the healthcare industry, the challenge to mitigate the ongoing risks of a data breach will be an ongoing issue. Don't just sit on the data exchange sidelines; let an MFT solution get you ahead of the game.