Efficient and secure communications are critical in delivering the highest standard of healthcare. Encouraging different providers to work together throws a new challenge into the mix: how do they share sensitive information, such as patient records, securely?
Email remains the preferred solution today. However, 46% of IT leaders refer to data loss through employee email errors as a security threat. It’s clear that IT leaders are aware of the risks - but do they know what to do about it?
81% of employees consider email to be the most secure way of sending sensitive information. Email remains the most productive and efficient means of communication across a healthcare organization and, for the NHS, integrated care systems. All it needs is an effortless fix to ensure security and compliance.
Being progressive means moving towards a stronger and better solution for all. 83% of IT leaders agree that employee email security errors can be reduced with smarter data security, making this a clear focus to improve patient care for IT leaders.
"Email is a trusted and proven tool. And armed with the right security layer, the NHS and patients can share sensitive information with confidence. This switches the responsibility away from people, and instead onto the supporting tech."
"Healthcare is a communications business, and in most services better communication will tangibly lead to better outcomes. Whether this is in reducing care silos, better supporting self-management, or freeing up time to provide more complex care through efficient support of those with more routine needs."
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