Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership

As a leading force in healthcare IT services, Concordant provides valuable information that can be used to gain a better understanding of the industry. As members of Massachusetts Health Data Consortium, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), New England HIMSS, and Medical Group Management Association, we are often called upon to speak as experts on EHR implementations, healthcare IT infrastructure, and compliance and security issues. We also share our expertise by providing Compliance and Security Tracks for International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) national security events.

Case Studies, White Papers, & Articles

The Impact of Corporate Compliance Programs on IT Infrastructures

Compliance is defined and examined in this white paper. Learn about the primary compliance standards and frameworks and their effects on IT infrastructure. Recommendations for determining a path to compliance are also outlined.

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Wilde Company - Client-required Compliance Program

Industry best practices and regulations required the clients of Wilde, a direct marketing services provider, to protect the privacy and security of infomation entrusted to them. Concordant developed and implemented a comprehensive program helping Wilde acheive SOX, HIPAA, and GLBA compliance for its clients.

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Emerson Hospital - HIPAA Compliance Program

For Emerson Hospital, April 2005 and the pending HIPAA compliance deadline was looming on the horizon. The hospital needed help and partnered with Concordant to navigate the road to compliance. Working with the hospital, Concordant met the deadline, creating and implementing a solution that met regulatory requirements.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA - Outsourced Desktop/LAN Services

In 2001, BCBSMA realized that the organization required a massive desktop/LAN infrastructure update. Concordant was enlisted to facilitate the transition and manage the results. Today BCBSMA has a more robust and reliable infrastructure. The engagement with Concordant has also enabled BCBSMA to improve end-user satisfaction, significantly reduce costs, and comply with HIPAA regulations.

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