Managed IT Services for Healthcare in Northern MA

Servicing NH, Northern MA, & Southern ME

Healthcare IT Consulting Services in Northern MA

ANS Networking provides healthcare IT consulting services in Northern MA. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and demands of the healthcare industry, ANS Networking excels in providing tailored solutions to improve the efficiency and security of healthcare systems. Our team of expert consultants offers comprehensive services, including network design, data security, EMR/EHR implementation, and HIPAA compliance assessments. ANS Networking’s commitment to innovation and their dedication to ensuring healthcare organizations operate seamlessly in the digital age make them an indispensable partner for healthcare providers in Northern MA.

 

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Cybersecurity & Ransomware Virus Protection for Healthcare in Northern MA

ANS Networking, a renowned leader in cybersecurity services, provides tailor-made solutions exclusively designed for healthcare in Northern Massachusetts. Our unwavering commitment to the critical task of safeguarding sensitive patient data and ensuring the seamless operation of medical systems is exemplified through our specialized expertise in ransomware virus protection. Our state-of-the-art methodology integrates advanced threat detection, real-time monitoring, and proactive defense mechanisms to effectively counter the ever-evolving risks posed by ransomware attacks. With an in-depth understanding of the distinctive challenges confronting healthcare institutions, ANS Networking implements stringent security measures that conform to industry regulations and compliance standards, guaranteeing the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of essential healthcare information. Our steadfast dedication to establishing a secure digital environment empowers healthcare providers to concentrate on delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining resilience against the perpetually looming specter of cybersecurity threats.

Summary of HIPAA Security & e-PHI Rules for Healthcare Network Data

“Electronic Protected Health Information,” abbreviated as e-PHI, encompasses all patient-related data generated, stored, exchanged, or received through electronic means. Given its digital nature, this data is vulnerable to potential loss or unauthorized access. The term “Covered Entities” includes businesses and organizations responsible for managing this electronic protected health information, such as hospitals, physical therapists, dentists, health insurance providers, and various healthcare practitioners. These entities are mandated to adhere to the “Security Rule,” which requires them to establish “reasonable and appropriate” administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect e-PHI.

 

Enhanced Requirements for “Reasonable and Appropriate” Safeguards:

  1. Ensure the confidentiality, security, and availability of all e-PHI generated, received, or transmitted.
  2. Mitigate potential threats to the integrity and security of the information, proactively identifying potential risks.
  3. Guard against any anticipated unauthorized uses or disclosures of e-PHI.
  4. Ensure that workforce members accessing this information comply with the established safeguards.

 

Definitions within the Security Rule:

  • Confidentiality: Ensuring that e-PHI remains inaccessible and undisclosed to unauthorized individuals, safeguarding against improper disclosures and misuse of protected health information.
  • Integrity: Guaranteeing that e-PHI remains unaltered and unharmed by unauthorized means.
  • Availability: Ensuring that e-PHI remains accessible and readily usable upon request by authorized personnel.

 

Determining Suitable Security Rule Elements for Your Organization:

Recognizing that covered entities vary widely, from large multi-state health plans to smaller local physical therapy practices, the HHS acknowledges the flexible and scalable nature of the Security Rule. This adaptability empowers covered entities to assess their unique circumstances and requirements, enabling them to implement solutions that best align with their needs. When considering security measures, the Security Rule mandates covered entities to consider:

 

  1. Their physical size, organizational complexities, and capabilities.
  2. Their technological infrastructure, encompassing both hardware and software components.
  3. The financial considerations associated with implementing security measures.
  4. The likelihood of potential e-PHI data loss and the potential consequences of risks to e-PHI.

ANS Networking’s team of cybersecurity and network data security experts in Northern MA can make sure your health organization complies with these HIPAA Security Rule standards. Call us today to get started 603-605-8099

 

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IT Consulting Results in NH, MA, and ME

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My Company has worked with A.N.S. Networking, Inc. for 11 years now and we couldn't be happier. Brian and Evan are responsive, professional and always looking ahead to make sure our company is prepared. They give their time and attention equally to large projects or quick questions. We are thankful to work with such a wonderful company!
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Brian and his team at ANS Networking are an integral part of our business operation and are always on-hand for anything from a quick emergency fix, to general IT work and strategic initiatives and beyond.
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I have been a client of A.N.S. Networking for more than 15 years. Brian is always incredibly responsive to any support requests. He also maintains our system remotely on a monthly basis to ensure that everything is running smoothly. Our network is strong and doesn't have any downtime. He is also is always cognizant of keeping the costs down and not spending money where it isn't necessary. I would highly recommend working with A.N.S.
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Brian has been an essential part in setting up my accounting practice. He walked me through the different options for equipment, network, data back-up and security, helping me to choose the most cost effective IT package, set everything up at my office, and now monitors and maintains everything remotely. He is incredibly responsive whenever I have questions and I couldn't be happier with the service.
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A.N.S. Networking, Inc., has been the IT service provider to the last two work places I have been in over a span of 20 years. Our experience has been outstanding with service and support when it is needed. We have found they are usually ahead of the curve in terms of current issues and trends. They have always delivered as promised, and are always available when needed. And perhaps most importantly, they will talk to you in common language so you can understand a technical issue and what options there may be for addressing them. As a municipal government, we have also found they are sensitive to our annual budgeting requirements and restrictions. We would highly recommend them for your consideration.
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Brian is extremely responsive to our company needs and can be reached at any time. Call back is within a few minutes of any request.
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We have been working with Brian Chasse at ANS for over 3 years. Brian's attention to detail and efficient network engineering capabilities are excellent. He has also been helping us with our cyber security compliance which adds another level of depth to the services he offers. We feel fortunate to have such a reliable partnership for all our technology needs.
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We've worked with Brian at ANS Networking to handle our IT needs for our offices in Rochester, Dover, and Alton for over 5 years. Brian is always responsive, listens to our concerns and finds solutions that fit our business (20 employees). A++ Service!
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A.N.S Networking has been providing excellent IT support and services to the Auburn Police Department since 2015, following a cyber attack. From day one, Brian Chasse made APD data security and network management top notch and secure. He and his IT team are quick to respond to any questions or issues we may experience. With remote monitoring and management, the protection is quality and trustworthy 24/7. A.N.S. Networking gets a 2 thumbs up by us.
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ANS has been wonderful to work with. Brian and Evan have always responded to our calls in a timely manner. They are very knowledgeable and are always very professional. In the last couple of years we have opened two new locations and they did a walk through, ordered what we needed, set up everything and then tested the computers, scanners, server and printers. Brian goes above and beyond. Even on the weekends, when the doctors needed some assistance, we called and in a matter of minutes we were set. I would highly recommend their services. ANS is the best!
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A.N.S Networking has been providing our IT services for roughly 15 years. Their expert guidance has helped us to implement new point of sale software, two accounting systems and networks at new locations. They have learned our corporate culture and are sensitive to whether a project is cost or time sensitive. They are always available via phone, email or text message - which is critical for an IT provider. Often they make me aware of potential issues so that we can fix them before they become a large problem. It is so nice to have a company I trust to handle not only the big projects but also small day to day tasks. I would recommend them to anyone. You will not be disappointed.
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As a Town Administrator of a small lakes region community I have has the pleasure of working with ANS Networking for the past 2+ years, and we have found Brian and his team to be very responsive to our computer networking needs. ANS Networking's contract services have meet all our expectations, and he and his staff are current with todays technology and delivers it with the utmost professionalism and integrity.
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