CynergisTek Named as Preferred Provider of IT Security, Compliance and Audit Services by HealthShare/Texas Hospital Association
HealthShare/Texas Hospital Association (HealthShare/THA), a subsidiary of the Texas Hospital Association (THA), announced that CynergisTek, Inc. has been selected as its preferred provider of IT security, compliance and audit services. Through this partnership, HealthShare/THA will exclusively recommend CynergisTek's industry leading consulting services to Texas hospital and health care organizations.
February 27, 2007 (PRWEB) February 28, 2007
HealthShare/Texas Hospital Association (HealthShare/THA), a subsidiary of the Texas Hospital Association (THA), announced that CynergisTek (www. cynergistek. com) has been selected as its preferred provider of IT security, compliance and audit services. Through this partnership, HealthShare/THA will exclusively recommend CynergisTek's industry leading consulting services to Texas hospital and health care organizations.
"We are thrilled to be HealthShare/THA's preferred provider of information security services," said Mac McMillan, president and CEO of CynergisTek. "HealthShare/THA's decision to endorse CynergisTek demonstrates the organization's awareness of the importance of the data protection, patient confidentiality, and regulatory compliance concerns of Texas Hospitals and the need to have ready access to expert services when needed," added McMillan.
"CynergisTek offers a robust portfolio of services and innovative approaches that make sound information security and compliance achievable," said Vicki Pascasio, president and CEO of HealthShare/THA. "We are committed to providing Texas hospitals with services that support the mission of patient care. In today's climate of increasingly complex information systems to support clinicians in that mission, the importance of data security, integrity and availability has never been higher," added Pascasio.
CynergisTek offers a growing portfolio of solutions for the healthcare industry such as auditing and monitoring solutions, managed security services, business continuity management, technical testing, HIPAA and PCI compliance solutions and secure infrastructure design. In addition, CynergisTek avails best-in-class technology and business partners to its clients through its partner program.
About CynergisTek
CynergisTek is a leading provider of information security management, regulatory compliance, IT audit and advisory services, business continuity management, security technology selection and implementation, and secure IT infrastructure architecture and design solutions. The firm offers practical, manageable and affordable consulting services for organizations of all sizes and complexity. Using an organized, planned and collaborative approach, CynergisTek applies multidisciplinary expertise to serve as partner and mentor, to enhance the consulting experience and, ultimately, clients' compliance and business performance. CynergisTek participates in and contributes to HIMSS, AHIMA, HFMA, HCCA, AHIA and other industry bellwether organizations. For more information visit http://www. cynergistek. com (http://www. cynergistek. com), call 512.402.8550.
About HealthShare/Texas Hospital Association (THA)
HealthShare/THA is based in Austin, and offers a wide variety of carefully selected products and services for Texas healthcare facilities. The company has been serving hospitals in Texas and surrounding states since 1969. As a wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary of the Texas Hospital Association (THA), HealthShare/THA returns revenues to the association in support of its mission, goals and activities. Founded in 1930, THA is the leadership organization and principal advocate for the state's hospitals and health care systems. THA enhances its members' abilities to improve accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care for all Texans. One of the largest hospital associations in the country, THA represents nearly 85 percent of the state's hospitals and health care systems, which employ some 320,000 health care professionals statewide. For more information visit http://www. healthshare-tha. com (http://www. healthshare-tha. com).
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