Running a small clinic is complicated enough but add on compliance regulations and it gets downright daunting. Of course, in the healthcare space, the most daunting of these regulations is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, otherwise known as HIPAA. In this article I will give a brief overview of HIPAA and help you understand how a quality healthcare IT Provider, with an in depth understanding of the requirements of HIPAA, can help keep your clinic compliant. A Brief History First a quick bit of history. HIPAA was enacted in 1996 with the primary goals of ensuring health insurance portability, which allowed people to

In the world of cybersecurity, where threats evolve daily, keeping your small business protected is more critical than ever. At AJD Tech, we understand that navigating the jargon of cybersecurity can be daunting. That’s why in this post we are breaking down one of the most vital tools in our security arsenal: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). What is EDR? Endpoint Detection and Response, or EDR, is like having a vigilant security guard watching over all of your devices — be it laptops, desktops, or servers. Unlike traditional antivirus software, which primarily focuses on known threats through signature-based detection, EDR goes a step further. It

Is Your Small Business Compliant with GLBA? There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). But if your business handles sensitive financial data—and we’re talking about car dealerships, accountants, mortgage brokers, and insurance agents—you need to get familiar with it. We’ve found that a lot of small businesses have no clue about this law, so let’s break it down in a way that won’t make your head spin. What is the GLBA Anyway? The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) has been around since 1999, but in 2021, it got some serious upgrades which went into effect in June of 2023. The Federal Trade Commission