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Managed IT vs. Break-Fix: What Actually Makes Sense for Your Practice wtih Yves Martin
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In this essential episode of the Private Practice Survival Guide, Brandon Seigel and IT expert Yves Martin from Amqual dissect the crucial choice between managed IT and the outdated break-fix model for private practices. Discover how proactively managing your technology can safeguard your practice from costly downtime, ensure HIPAA compliance, and protect sensitive client information. This discussion is a must-listen for any private practice owner looking to build a resilient and secure technological foundation. Learn when to transition to managed IT services, how to budget effectively, and what to look for in a reliable IT provider to truly thrive.
What You'll Learn:
- The fundamental differences and benefits of Managed IT versus the Break-Fix model.
- How Managed IT proactively prevents issues, minimizes downtime, and ensures HIPAA compliance.
- At what stage a private practice should consider investing in Managed IT services.
- Practical budgeting strategies for IT services, including per-user cost estimates.
- Key criteria and red flags to consider when evaluating potential IT providers.
- The importance of standardized systems, security protocols, and employee IT policies.
Empower your practice with a robust IT strategy that focuses on prevention and protection, not just reaction. #PrivatePracticeIT #ManagedIT #HIPAACompliance #Cybersecurity #PPSG
Amazon Bestselling Author and Founder and CEO of MQUAL Advanced IT Engineering and Support. Yves Martin has been programming computers since age twelve, starting with BASIC on a TRS-80. He studied Industrial Engineering at Lehigh University and holds a Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT, along with a certification in Designing and Building AI Products and Services. He also holds certificates in Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Science, and Analyzing and Visualizing Data. With over twenty years of experience designing and building IT and data systems—including business intelligence platforms—he combines technical depth with practical insight. As an author, he writes about artificial intelligence, cyber security and compliance and the use of technology to automate business processes.
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Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today’s business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast.
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