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In a World of Pandemics and Freak Texas Blizzards, it's Time to Review Your Disaster Communication Plan. - QliqSOFT Blog
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In a World of Pandemics and Freak Texas Blizzards, it's Time to Review Your Disaster Communication Plan.

In many parts of Texas and other nearby Southern states, unprecedented severe weather can threaten the health, safety, and ability of healthcare providers to rapidly assist patients who are unable to care for themselves. There is no better time for healthcare systems and providers to update disaster and emergency management plans. Consider leveraging newer, secure technology solutions such as healthcare chatbots, secure text messaging, virtual visits, and remote patient monitoring (RPM) to reach more patients wherever they are.

Ben HensonBen Henson
3 min read
Introducing Botcasts - QliqSOFT Blog
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Introducing Botcasts

Accurate information can be surpassed by “quick” information in our daily ecosystem of on-demand news cycles and social media. Botcasts and our Quincy Chatbot API are built to send accurate information faster and across a wide spectrum of mediums. With API integration, Botcasts can be deployed rapidly to deliver information securely.

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4 min read
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Is SMS Texting HIPAA Compliant?

Over the last 4 months I have given close to 200 demos of our secure messaging application, qliqConnect, to a variety of organizations, ranging from solo practices to large health systems... and just about everything in between. While our primary objective is to help healthcare professionals communicate securely and efficiently, there is no denying that the “SMS problem” is at the forefront of the compliance consciousness.

Krishna KurapatiKrishna Kurapati
2 min read
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Make 2014 the Year of the Security Risk Assessment

Given what many called a banner year in healthcare data breaches, many industry professionals were happy to bid 2013 adieu. From the massive Advocate data breach to the Affinity Health Plan photocopier breach, healthcare executives finally had to face the music and tighten information security controls in a post-HIPAA/HITECH Omnibus world. Perhaps the ultimate wake-up call was delivered with the unprecedented Target data breach from late in the year. Now pressured by a better-informed public, lawmakers are starting to address the concerns of living in a un-secure data era.

Krishna KurapatiKrishna Kurapati
2 min read
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New CMS Tools and Guidelines for COVID 19 Now in Effect

For healthcare professionals everywhere, new waivers from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will provide more tools for continuing care during this ongoing pandemic. These guidelines go into effect without requiring a waiver request to CMS and apply for the duration of the emergency declaration. As the industry works to flatten the curve, these new guidelines will bring much-needed relief to an already burdened healthcare community. The waiver expands options for these industries:

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4 min read
New Technology Is Now Available for Healthcare Providers - QliqSOFT Blog
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New Technology Is Now Available for Healthcare Providers

The recent FDA-approval of COVID-19 vaccines has healthcare organizations across the nation trying to effectively and efficiently meet growing vaccination demands. Online patient-scheduling has already become a game-changer as a result of the pandemic. In response to this growing need, QliqSOFT deployed the COVID-19 Vaccine Assistant.

Ben HensonBen Henson
3 min read