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Explore practical and innovative solutions to healthcare IT challenges that obstruct patient care and operational efficiency.

Our blogs aim to help healthcare professionals enhance patient outcomes, meet the demands of modern healthcare, and get the most out of their IT investments.

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IT Team

Healthcare IT MSPs: Get a Full IT Team for the Price of One Employee

Maintaining an in-house IT team in healthcare is often prohibitively expensive and inefficient. It requires hiring multiple professionals with specialized skills whose salaries typically range from $70k to $130k in 2024.  The relentless pressure to ensure system uptime and data security can also overwhelm in-house staff. This internal management of IT needs and budgets can […]
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Healthcare IT Infrastructure

The Link Between Healthcare IT Infrastructure Modernization & Care Delivery

Picture a bustling medical practice where doctors easily access patient records from their tablets, nurses receive real-time alerts about medication schedules, and administrative staff effortlessly manage appointments and billing.  This isn't a scene from a futuristic medical drama—it's the reality of healthcare powered by modern IT infrastructure. Yet, many healthcare practices are feeling the consequences […]
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Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Threats, Defense, and Future Predictions

Mary Knotts, PEAKE's COO and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional shares insights that can help protect your practice.
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DIY Security Risk Assessments: Challenges and Considerations

In healthcare IT, security risk assessments (SRAs) are vital. But the DIY approach to data security can put your practice at risk.
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Smart Staffing: Tech & Techniques to Attract and Retain the Right Talent for your Practice

High turnover plagues healthcare. Learn what you can do to help your practice find and keep the right people.
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Lessons from Women Business Leaders

Mary Knotts, COO of PEAKE Technology Partners, shares her expertise in tech and cybersecurity to help healthcare organizations manage and secure their technology.
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Internet Service Buyers Guide

This article explores the various internet service options and factors to consider to ensure your medical practice has reliable and fast internet for patients and staff.
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2023 Cyber Insurance Updates

Watch our latest webinar regarding cyber security and cyber insurance updates by Tim Hilton from PEAKE Technology Partners and Ron Kendall from Unity Insurance, a MedChi Company.
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PEAKE's Official Guide to Change Your Password Day

PEAKE is promoting "Change Your Password" Day to raise cybersecurity awareness in the medical community, highlighting the vulnerability of internet-connected devices to cyberattacks.
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Top 3 Computer Security Tips for Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare is a prime target for hackers, making it crucial for your team to protect patient and staff information by securing all internet-connected devices; use and share these tips to keep your practice safe online.
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HHS report reveals concerning trend in cyber attacks against practices

Common Security Tools Are Being Targeted by Hackers for Remote Access Without Detection.
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PEAKE Voice Updates

We’re excited to announce new, no-cost features for PEAKE Voice, designed to support Healthcare IT environments, and invite non-users to join for better patient-practice connectivity.
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Healthy Habits for Healthcare IT

Investing in a solid IT foundation is crucial for your practice's success, ensuring your technology is secure and scalable as your organization thrives (adapted from "Good Bones" by PEAKE's Tim Hilton).
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Healthcare SRA Webinar Recap

Rob Warlick, the Director of Marketing and Brand for PEAKE Technology Partners interviews Elisabeth Happel, Cyber Security Specialist and Mary Knotts, Chief Operating Officer, CISSP, and one of the principals here at PEAKE.
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Healthcare Security Risk Assessment Product Launch

PEAKE Launches Updated Security Risk Assessments to Protect Medical Practices from the Latest in Cyber Attacks
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PEAKE Technology Partners Announces Managed Service Plan for Privia Health

Privia Health has partnered with PEAKE Technology Partners to offer discounted IT managed services to Care Centers on Privia's "Accountable" or "Supported" Managed Security Service plans.
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Security Risk Assessment and the Danger of Minimums

Relying on minimal security can be costly for healthcare practices, as industry reports show a 25% increase in large data breaches from 2019 to 2020, averaging $7.13 million per incident.
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8 Cyber Defense Strategies for Medical Practices

Independent medical practices face increasing cyberattacks posing risks of service disruptions, data breaches, and more - emphasizing the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures.
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PEAKE Technology Partners awarded Channel Futures MSP 501

PEAKE Technology Partners has been recognized as a top global managed service provider in the 2021 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings for its growth and innovation.
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Book Suggestions from the PEAKE Executive Leaders

In celebration of National Book Month (October), we've compiled top business and leadership book recommendations from PEAKE's executive partners for your next reading endeavor or to compare with your favorites.
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Why Is Your EMR So Slow and How to Fix It

If your staff consistently asks about slow EMR performance, it's time to address its impact on patient care and operational efficiency in medical practices.
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Top 7 Budget Optimization Strategies for Healthcare IT

Navigating the increasingly complex healthcare IT landscape has led many providers to seek managed services providers (MSPs) for comprehensive support - here are some things to consider when hiring a MSP.
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How to Choose the Right Healthcare IT Managed Services Provider

The healthcare information technology environment is growing more complex each day. Here are some things to consider when hiring a MSP.
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How Much Should You Spend on Healthcare IT? As a % of Revenue

Do you know how much your medical practice should budget for your healthcare IT needs? Here are some things to consider when creating your IT budget.
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HIPAA Security Risk Assessment: Why You Need Healthcare IT Experts

HIPAA Security Risk Assessment – PEAKE Technology Partners
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A Roadmap for Optimizing Healthcare IT Connectivity

A fast, secure, and reliable network is essential for today’s healthcare practices. Learn about how you can improve connectivity and achieve better outcomes.
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PRESS RELEASE: PEAKE Technology Partners Announces North Carolina Office

The new location will be PEAKE’s first in North Carolina to provide healthcare IT solutions to the community of private medical practices in the area. It is slated to open in June 2021.
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Security Risk Assessment: Why You Need It

HIPAA and insurance companies require you to conduct a security risk assessment (SRA). Learn more about the SRA and what it needs to include.
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Build a Telemedicine Program: The SimpleVisit Formula

Telemedicine has moved beyond intriguing to imperative in a short amount of time. Here are some things to consider when setting a telemedicine program for your practice.
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Securing Your Practice’s New Distributed Call Center

Is your practice’s distributed call center secure? Are you sure? By working with experienced healthcare VoIP providers, you can protect your practice.
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Press Release: PEAKE Launches Next Generation HIPAA Compliant Hosted Voice Solutions

PEAKE Technology Partners is proud to announce its upgraded telephony platform for the healthcare industry.
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Ransomware Attacks: What Medical Practices Need to Know

Ransomware attacks are on the rise in the healthcare field. Find out the questions you ask your healthcare IT provider to avoid being the next target.
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New options are available for supporting a cloud-based EMR. Which is right for you?

Is it time to migrate your practice’s EMR system to the cloud? PEAKE Technology Partners has some tips to help you decide.
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Cyber Security - What Should I Really Be Afraid Of?

Cyber security is important to protect your Healthcare IT environment. PEAKE Technology Partners examines the foundations of cybersecurity and has tips to help you.
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Chronic Pain: The Hidden Cost of Neglected IT

Glitchy healthcare IT systems and the resulting downtime cost your practice more than money. Learn about the hidden costs and how to avoid them.
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Potomac Physician Associates Case Study

Potomac Physician Associates— a thriving primary care practice struggled with an unstable IT configuration, learn how PEAKE was able to bring peace of mind.
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Back IT Up!

Data protection and redundancy are likely nowhere near the top of your task list as you manage your medical practice. Don't be a statistic.
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Choosing Technology for Telemedicine

Things to consider when trying to find the right telemedicine technology for your practice.
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A Proactive Approach to Technology

Proactive maintenance is what it takes to get the most out of your car and your office technology. Here are some things to consider to avoid a breakdown.
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PC Buyer's Guide for Practice Managers

When making choices about PC hardware, there are several things that should be taken into consideration. Read this to learn more.
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Finding Compliance Utopia

Despite its reputation for being costly and ambiguous, compliance can be streamlined by systematically understanding requirements, assessing risks, and exploring options.
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How To: Fault Tolerant Medical Practices

Ensuring continuity in medical practices amid downtime requires strategies for mitigating patient service disruptions, maintaining customer satisfaction, and minimizing financial and operational impacts during IT failures.
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