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Network-based applications have transformed virtually every industry-healthcare is no exception. Wireless, wired, and mobile solutions that allow access to EHRs, medical management systems, imaging, biomedical information, material management, patient accounting, admitting information, and online claims submissions are becoming increasingly common. Today, healthcare systems can merge these tools into a converged infrastructure to more effectively communicate and collaborate, reduce errors, and improve both the efficiency and quality of patient care. The end result is a lower cost for patient care through the various efficiencies gained.

As healthcare providers adopt EHRs, they also face new security threats. Internal employee violations and breaches, hackers, human error, and computer viruses present real dangers to provider-based healthcare networks.

Fortunately, many security breaches can be prevented, and there are numerous network security tools available that are easy to deploy and use. The Cisco Medical-Grade Network uniquely provides comprehensive protection for information, applications, and services.

Building upon the industry-proven capabilities of Cisco Security solutions, the Cisco Medical-Grade Network integrates security services into the provider's IT-based network infrastructure. Each device has integrated security, providing the network with threat mitigation abilities, secure connectivity, and strong policy management. This enables providers to use modern, network-enabled technologies to help ensure uniform compliance with established security polices.