Adopting IT Project Management Best Practices Ensures Project Success

By |2024-04-03T10:52:44-04:00October 11th, 2023|Technology|

IT project management includes planning, executing, and controlling software development projects, network installation, system integration, cloud migration, and similar projects. Often complex and dynamic, these projects may involve multiple stakeholders, technologies, and risks. Therefore, IT project managers should adopt best practices to ensure success. Best Practices for IT Project Management Organize Regular Meetings Meeting with the IT project team before starting a project helps prepare team members for completing the project. It also allows the project manager to clarify the project objectives, scope, deliverables, roles and responsibilities, expectations, and communication methods. Regular meetings keep the project team informed, aligned, and

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Best Practices for SDOH Data Collection and Use Improve Health Outcomes

By |2023-10-06T10:02:43-04:00October 4th, 2023|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management, Trending|

The World Health Organization estimates that social and economic factors determine from 30 to 55 percent of health outcomes. Known as social determinants of health (SDOH), these factors include elements like education, safe housing, social support, and food security. Effective collection and use of SDOH data proves critical to health equity. The medical community recognizes the importance of SDOH. In fact, a recent study showed that 80 percent of organizations collect data about the conditions in which people live, work, learn, worship and play. However, lack of standardization and other challenges make it difficult for these organizations to leverage this

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Promises to Save Time and Improve Creative Quality

By |2023-10-26T14:08:45-04:00October 4th, 2023|Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Migration, Technology|

On November 1, 2023, Microsoft will launch an exciting new productivity tool integrated into the Office apps users already know and love. Microsoft 365 Copilot. At Messaging Architects , we are excited about the implementation of this new AI tool in the Modern Workplace Solutions set, that we are proud to make an offer to new and existing clients. Copilot works in two ways: First, it works alongside users in the Microsoft 365 apps to help them write, edit, summarize, and create better content faster. Second, Copilot works across the Microsoft 365 environment to chat with users using normal conversation

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Patient Identification Crucial to Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare

By |2023-10-06T10:37:24-04:00September 27th, 2023|Information Governance and Management, Trending|

Patient identification and patient matching directly affect the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare delivery. However, in a digital era of electronic health records (EHRs) and patient portals, patient identification proves increasingly complex. Effective information governance can improve accuracy while addressing common risks and challenges. Patient identification involves verifying the identity of persons seeking healthcare and matching them with the correct patient records. A rushed registration process or incorrect modifications can generate either duplicate patient records or single EHRs associated with multiple patients. Either problem can result in faulty care decisions and inhibit care coordination. For example, when registering a

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Prevent Information Blocking and Ensure Cures Act Compliance

By |2023-10-06T10:08:32-04:00September 20th, 2023|Information Governance and Management, Trending|

The Cures Act took effect in April 2021. However, many organizations have yet to fully understand and comply with the law’s provisions. The information blocking rule in this legislation has far-reaching implications regarding healthcare data sharing. By taking proactive steps, including information governance, organizations can simplify regulatory compliance. The Cures Act affects virtually every organization with access to electronic health information (EHI). A key purpose of the act involves facilitating the access and exchange of EHI among authorized parties. These parties include entities such as healthcare providers, patients, and health IT developers. Many of these entities already fall under HIPAA

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Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Proactive Information Governance

By |2023-10-06T10:11:15-04:00September 13th, 2023|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management|

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become hot topics, particularly in the wake of civil unrest in the United States in 2020. Investors increasingly demand that businesses disclose data demonstrating DEI. And the federal government and nearly every state have passed anti-discrimination laws. Information governance helps organizations put good intentions into action. Diversity in this context refers to differences such as gender, age, race, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic status. It also refers to physical disabilities and neurodiversity. Inclusion, on the other hand, involves the practice of embracing diversity. And equity refers to removing barriers to ensure that historically marginalized

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Expedite FOIA and Public Records Requests with Leading eDiscovery Solution

By |2023-10-06T10:14:35-04:00September 6th, 2023|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management, Technology|

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and similar state laws give the public the right to access records from federal, state, and local government agencies. These laws promote transparency and accountability in the public sector. However, FOIA and public records requests often pose significant challenges for the agencies that must process and respond to them. For example, in 2021 agencies subject to FOIA received 838,164 FOIA requests. Responding to such requests can prove time-consuming and expensive, particularly if the records contain sensitive information that must be redacted. Large volumes of data spread across multiple platforms compound the problem. And not

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4 Key Information Governance Topics to Inform Business Leaders

By |2023-10-06T10:20:47-04:00August 30th, 2023|Cyber-Security, Information Governance and Management, Safety and Cyber Security|

Information governance (IG) encompasses the policies, processes, and technologies that enable organizations to manage information effectively. Compliance and risk management aside, IG works best when maximizing the value and usability of information for business purposes. Below, we explore four key information governance topics and why business leaders should take note. Data Governance vs. Information Governance One of the common questions in IG is how it relates to data governance (DG). DG is the discipline of ensuring the quality, availability, integrity, and security of data within an organization. DG focuses on the technical aspects of data management, such as data models,

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End-to-End Legal Solutions Streamline eDiscovery and Compliance While Reducing Cost and Risk

By |2023-10-06T10:23:36-04:00August 23rd, 2023|eDiscovery, Information Governance and Management, Technology|

Whether managing complex litigation, responding to public records requests, or ensuring regulatory compliance, legal professionals need to efficiently process large volumes of data. And with data scattered across numerous formats and platforms, legal teams require proven legal solutions designed for today’s eDiscovery challenges. Messaging Architects offers a superior end-to-end eDiscovery solution, powered by ZyLAB and IPRO. With an intuitive interface, AI-assisted document review, and exceptional security, this solution speeds early case assessment while ensuring defensibility. Efficient, Defensible Data Collection The majority of eDiscovery costs occur in initial data collection and review. By focusing on relevant data early, legal teams reduce

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Why Business Leaders Should Switch to Office 365 Email from Gmail

By |2023-10-06T10:26:28-04:00August 16th, 2023|Email Management Tips, Email Migration, Office 365 and Migration|

Office 365 is the most widely used cloud service by user count, with over 300 million monthly active users as of Q2 2023. Driven by strong demand for cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools, Office 365 saw a 15% increase in monthly active users compared to Q1 2023. Here we explore why business leaders should switch from Gmail to Office 365 Email (Microsoft 365 Outlook). Companies that Switched to Office 365 Email Office 365 users can access their files and collaborate with others from any device and location thanks to its cloud-based platform and mobile apps. ITS San Francisco, a large

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Messaging Architects has been providing professional consulting services around unstructured data and information governance for over 12 years.  Our topnotch experienced project management and engineering team assists organizations to address information risk management strategies, eDiscovery processes, data security and information management policies.    Information is an organizations biggest asset but it can also be that organizations biggest risk.

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