Cyber-attacks are one of the most significant risks facing optometrists, and every practice has cyber risk. Whether it’s ransomware, phishing emails, or other cyberattacks, it’s becoming more prevalent every day. The two most common incidents in private practices are:...

United Healthcare Breach Update
By now, everyone is aware of the UHC breach and its massive impact on most healthcare providers. The resolution of this problem has proceeded at a snail’s pace. Some, but not most, systems are back in operation, but specific clearinghouses, payers, and EMRs remain...

The United Healthcare Breach
WHAT HAPPENED? Most are aware of the massive cyberattack on United Healthcare (UHC) revealed over the past few weeks. The breach has been traced to an employee download that allowed cybercriminals access to huge amounts of the database. The impact of this breach is...