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The Cost and Value of Real-Time Data Backup in Healthcare

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In 2024, over 276 million healthcare records were exposed in breaches, with nearly 760,000 records compromised daily. The cost of downtime in healthcare is around $7,900 per minute , and even short outages can threaten patient care. With these risks, real-time data backup has become essential. Why Real-Time Backup? Traditional backups often leave gaps, risking data loss. Real-time backup captures every change instantly, reducing downtime and ensuring zero data gap . This is critical for healthcare, where up-to-date information is necessary for patient care. Backup as a Service (BaaS) Instead of managing backups in-house, many healthcare providers turn to Backup as a Service (BaaS) . Providers like Digacore handle: Automatic, encrypted backups 24/7 support and monitoring HIPAA compliance This reduces risk and operational burden. The Hidden Costs of Data Loss Failing to implement reliable backup systems can lead to: HIPAA violations (fines can exceed $1.5 million ) ...

Why Healthcare Needs Specialized IT Support: The Critical Difference for Providers

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Introduction In healthcare, IT support isn’t just a convenience—it's a lifeline. With lives on the line, healthcare facilities cannot afford downtime, security breaches, or non-compliance. While most industries can survive a few hours of system outages, in healthcare, even minutes can compromise patient care. That's why healthcare demands specialized IT services tailored to meet its unique needs. Why Healthcare IT Is Different Healthcare organizations face several IT challenges that set them apart from general businesses: Compliance : Healthcare IT must meet strict regulations like HIPAA, HITECH, and state privacy laws. Non-compliance can lead to fines or legal action. Uptime : Healthcare organizations require near-perfect uptime . Even short disruptions in systems like EHRs (Electronic Health Records) can delay critical care, put patients at risk, and impact operations. Cybersecurity : The healthcare industry is a prime target for cyberattacks, with patient data being ...

Top IT Challenges Facing Senior Living and Behavioral Health Facilities

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Technology is now essential in senior living and behavioral health. From EHRs and telehealth to compliance tracking, facilities rely heavily on IT systems—but many administrators aren’t trained in managing them. This skills gap creates serious challenges that can impact patient safety, compliance, and business continuity. In 2024, the healthcare sector faced over 444 major cyber incidents, and the average data breach cost exceeded $9.7 million. For organizations serving vulnerable populations, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Top IT Challenges 1. Cybersecurity and PHI Protection Healthcare is the top target for ransomware. Digacore’s Cybersecurity Services proactively defend patient data and support HIPAA compliance. 2. EHR Integration Problems Siloed systems cause delays and errors. Digacore’s Cloud and Infrastructure Services streamline workflows with seamless system integration. 3. Limited In-House IT Expertise Most facilities lack dedicated IT teams. Digacore offers 24/7 support a...

Why EMAR Vault Is the Backup Solution Every PointClickCare User Needs

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In healthcare and senior living environments, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are central to every aspect of patient care. For more than 15,000 long-term care providers across North America, PointClickCare (PCC) is the go-to EHR platform. But when access to that data is disrupted—whether due to backup failure, system downtime, or a network outage—the consequences can be severe. Many facilities still rely on outdated or manual backup methods. These systems often depend on a single device or an internet connection, making them highly vulnerable. A single point of failure can result in medication delays, treatment errors, compliance violations, and significant financial risk. EMAR Vault by Digacore is designed to solve this. Built specifically for senior living and behavioral health providers using PointClickCare, EMAR Vault offers a backup system that goes beyond basic redundancy. It delivers the reliability, accessibility, and compliance healthcare providers require—without adding tech...