Tammy Worth

Contributing Writer https://www.medicalbag.com

Tammy Worth is a freelance health care reporter. As a contributing author to Renal & Urology News, she writes monthly HIPAA and practice management columns. Tammy received a bachelor’s degree in english from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a master’s degree in journalism from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to her work with Haymarket Media, she has written for more than a decade for outlets including the Los Angeles Times, The Economist, Associated Press, Bloomberg, Health.com, WebMD.com, and KCPT. More of her work can be found at www.tammyworth.com.

All articles by Tammy Worth

Business

Investing Wisely in Cybersecurity

Tammy Worth

August 16, 2019

To make the best use of the money they have to spend to prevent information breaches, practices need to perform a risk analysis.

Tech Talk

An Underappreciated Vulnerability: Medical Devices

Tammy Worth

June 27, 2018

Hackers’ attempts to steal data could lead to malfunction of MRI machines, implantable defibrillators, insulin pumps, and other devices.

A medical practice manager speaking with a doctor

Finance

Should You Hire a Practice Manager for Your Office?

Tammy Worth

October 30, 2017

Hiring a manager to assist with handling the responsibilities of running a medical practice can be beneficial, but there are a few factors to consider before deciding to do so.

Tech Talk

Staying One Step Ahead of Medical Information Hackers

Tammy Worth

October 23, 2017

According to the Protenus Breach Barometer, which provides a monthly report of disclosed health care breaches, an average of 1 breach occurs every day. The main offender behind these breaches – now accounting for more than half of all reported breaches and 95% of total stolen records – is hackers.

Finance

How to Prepare Your Medical Practice for MACRA

Tammy Worth

October 4, 2017

One area to that requires particular attention is investments physicians need to make in their staff.

Business

Thinking About Buying a Practice? Here’s What You Need to Know

Tammy Worth

September 1, 2017

Physicians must remember that they will be a business owner in addition to being a health care provider.

Business

A Closer Look at Addressing HIPAA Security Risks

Tammy Worth

August 29, 2017

Health care providers do not necessarily have to meet every HIPAA standard.

Business

Growing Your Physician Practice by Managing Referrals and Payers

Tammy Worth

August 18, 2017

Tracking and nurturing your referral resources, reaching out to referring physicians, and referring patients covered by a broad spectrum of payers are just a few of the ways you can grow your practice.