ONC Certification Explained: Who Does What and Why It Matters
Here is something that surprises many health IT developers: The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) does not actually certify your product. It does not test
SCRIPT 2023 and EPCS Certification FAQs
NCPDP SCRIPT Standard Implementation Guide Version 2023011 (SCRIPT 2023) has been on the radar for a while. Most teams working in e-prescribing know it is coming, know the January 1,
Don’t Be the Next Cautionary Tale in Healthcare Security
Researchers at mobile security firm Oversecured scanned ten Android mental health apps with a combined 14.7 million downloads on Google Play. What they found should make any HIT developer uncomfortable:
Annual Penetration Testing Is a Business Advantage
Two companies. Same industry. Same regulatory requirements. Both conduct penetration testing. One does it when an auditor requires it. The other does it every year, as part of their internal
Implementing SCRIPT 2023: A Practical Guide for Developers
SCRIPT 2023 represents a major shift in how e-prescribing data is structured and exchanged. Understanding what is new in the standard is important, but for vendors, it is only the
SCRIPT 2023: Key Enhancements Vendors Need to Know
SCRIPT Standard 2023011 delivers one of the most significant updates to e-prescribing in years, introducing structural and functional changes that strengthen interoperability, elevate data accuracy, and support more clinically relevant
The Modern Compliance Dilemma: Speed, Price, or Precision?
In the race to prove security and compliance, speed and price often take center stage. Platforms now promise near-instant SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audits and one-click attestations, tempting organizations
Preparing for the New SCRIPT Standard: What E-Prescribers Need to Do Before 2028
E-prescribing workflows already rely on NCPDP SCRIPT as the common standard that keeps prescribers, pharmacies, and intermediaries in sync. But that shared foundation is now evolving. The industry is transitioning
SOC 2 vs. ISO 27001: Different Paths to Security Trust and Governance
If you run a SaaS, fintech, cloud, or health-tech company, you’ve likely faced the question: SOC 2 or ISO 27001, which security framework should we pursue? Both are rigorous and