Healthcare IT

Managed IT Services For Healthcare

HIPAA-compliant managed IT services for healthcare providers. EHR support, medical device security, telehealth infrastructure, and 24/7 monitoring from Petronella Technology Group in Raleigh, NC.

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HIPAA 4-Pillars Assessment

Watch our overview of the HIPAA 4-Pillars Assessment that forms the foundation of every healthcare IT engagement.

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Why Healthcare Needs Specialized IT

Generic IT Puts Patients at Risk

Healthcare organizations face unique technology challenges. Generic managed IT providers lack the compliance expertise, clinical workflow understanding, and regulatory knowledge your practice requires.

Clinical Technology

  • EHR system administration, optimization, and uptime monitoring for Epic, Cerner, athenahealth, and eClinicalWorks
  • Medical device network segmentation to protect IoMT devices from cyber threats
  • Telehealth infrastructure with HIPAA-compliant video platforms and patient portal management
  • HL7 and FHIR integration management for seamless clinical data exchange between systems

HIPAA Compliance

  • Complete HIPAA Security Rule implementation covering administrative, physical, and technical safeguards
  • Annual risk assessments meeting 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A) requirements with full documentation
  • PHI encryption at rest and in transit across all systems, devices, and communication channels
  • Business Associate Agreement management and vendor risk assessment for all technology partners

Services

Complete Healthcare IT Management

From help desk support to compliance audits, our managed IT services cover everything healthcare organizations need to operate securely and efficiently.

24/7 Monitoring & Support

Round-the-clock monitoring of your clinical systems, network infrastructure, and security controls. Our health-IT trained help desk resolves issues without disrupting patient care workflows. Average ticket resolution time is under 25 minutes for Tier 1 clinical issues, with direct escalation paths for EHR emergencies.

Data Backup & Recovery

HIPAA-compliant backup systems with encrypted off-site replication, tested monthly recovery procedures, and documented RPO/RTO targets for every critical system. We have recovered healthcare organizations from ransomware incidents with zero PHI loss and minimal downtime through properly tested backup and disaster recovery plans.

Endpoint Security

Managed endpoint protection across workstations, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices used by clinical staff. Includes automatic patching, device encryption enforcement, USB device control, and remote wipe capability for lost or stolen devices containing PHI. All endpoints report to our 24/7 security operations center.

Security Awareness Training

HIPAA-specific phishing simulation and security training for clinical and administrative staff. Healthcare employees are targeted by phishing 3 times more often than other industries. Our training program reduces phishing click rates by over 75% within 6 months, with monthly simulations and quarterly compliance refresher courses.



FAQ

Healthcare IT Questions

Do you sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Yes. We execute a BAA with every healthcare client before any access to PHI or systems containing PHI. Our BAA covers all services we provide, including monitoring, backup, help desk, and security operations. We maintain our own HIPAA compliance program with annual risk assessments, workforce training, and incident response procedures.
Can you support our specific EHR system?
We support all major EHR platforms including Epic, Cerner (Oracle Health), athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, NextGen, Allscripts, and Greenway Health. Our engineers are trained on the infrastructure requirements of each platform and work directly with EHR vendor support teams when necessary. We also manage Practice Management Systems and medical billing integrations.
How do you handle medical device security?
Medical devices require special handling because they often run outdated operating systems and cannot be patched normally. We implement network microsegmentation to isolate medical devices, deploy passive monitoring to detect anomalous device behavior, and maintain device inventories with risk classifications. Our approach follows FDA guidance on medical device cybersecurity without interfering with device functionality.
What happens during a PHI breach?
Our incident response team activates immediately. We contain the breach, perform forensic analysis to determine scope and affected individuals, and help you meet the 60-day HHS notification deadline. We prepare notification letters, coordinate with your legal counsel, and implement the technical fixes needed to prevent recurrence. We also help you report to the HHS Breach Portal when required for breaches affecting 500 or more individuals.

Protect Your Patients and Your Practice

Get a free HIPAA IT assessment from our healthcare-specialized team. We will evaluate your compliance posture, identify risks, and recommend the right level of managed IT support.