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Stay informed about how we help VA in delivering excellent clinical outcomes and patient care.Rob Gordon, senior strategic leader for AI and digital innovation at DSS, will be participating in a panel at MidwestCon 2024 that explores critical strategies to protect sensitive information and fortify digital safety, particularly for the most vulnerable populations.
Read MoreEarlier this year, DSS announced that it had added security solutions developed by PFP Cybersecurity (PFP) to its suite of solutions. The foundation of this partnership is providing visibility into vulnerabilities in medical device hardware components and firmware.
Read MoreThe medical devices millions of Americans depend on daily are shockingly vulnerable. According to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, 53 percent of connected medical devices and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices in hospitals have known vulnerabilities. We need a new definition of security for medical devices.
Read MoreDocument Storage Systems, Inc. (DSS), a leading provider of health information technology (HIT) solutions for federal, private, and public health care organizations, announced today it has added security solutions developed by PFP Cybersecurity (PFP) to its suite of solutions. PFP’s device credentialing toolsets will be offered by DSS to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Defense Health Agency (DHA).
Read MoreThis is fourth in a series of blog posts highlighting DSS’s experience and success stories supporting the VA and improving Veteran care and outcomes.
DSS, Inc. is without question the premier integrator of commercial software with VistA. In this article, we’ll focus in on the experience our team has in providing proven infrastructure support to the VA.
Read MoreU.S. suicide rates have surged in recent years. The age-adjusted suicide rate is up 24 percent from 1999 – 2014, according to a study released last year by the National Center for Health Statistics. Veterans are more at risk than the general public, facing roughly double the risk as the general population according to data from 2014. For every completed suicide, there are 25 attempts. Combatting this terrible toll on human life and potential is a top priority for the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA). September is National Suicide Prevention month, and VA is determined to do all it can to fight this health crisis.
Read MoreIn an ongoing effort to provide the best patient care, healthcare facilities must stay current with the latest advances in health care technology. One of the fastest growing, and most effective tools in the industry is Direct Messaging. Think of it as “encrypted email” for health care records, allowing health care providers and other trusted users to safely and securely exchange patient information. In a recent article the DirectTrust Organization, a health care industry alliance created by and for participants in the Direct exchange network, demonstrated just how rapidly and expansively Direct Messaging is growing.
Read MoreIn an ongoing effort to ensure that VistA ─ the Hospital Information System (HIS) and electronic health record (EHR) for veteran health data ─ remains a best of breed enterprise system, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is continuously exploring modernization initiatives to keep pace with the changing landscape. This landscape is focused on patient centered care models, healthcare industry regulations and provider workflows.
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