NCP engineering and American Hospice to Present Privacy and Security Session: Incorporate Mobile Devices into Day-to-Day Operations

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, October 20, 2010 (Press-News.org) What: Mobile phones, sensor technology, portable medical devices and wireless health applications will play a major role in healthcare over the next five years, according to a 2010 Gartner report. Yet, many healthcare CIOs have stalled rollout plans because they have a complicated mix of devices, operating systems and security concerns.

At the Mobile Health Expo 2010, Fred Cruz, information technology director of American Hospice, and Martin Hack, executive vice president of NCP engineering, will explain how healthcare IT professionals can overcome roadblocks and incorporate mobile devices into their day-to-day operations. They will outline how American Hospice successfully accomplished this, resulting in better efficiency and improved care for thousands of patients, while also managing the data securely and in full compliance with HIPAA regulations. Hack and Cruz will host the session, "Privacy and Security: How American Hospice Incorporated Mobile Devices into Its Day-to-Day Operations."

Why: Too many healthcare IT professionals are falling into the trap of either a) ignoring mobile technology until they are forced to change, resulting in an overwhelming transition wrought with frustration; or b) pioneering into the mobile health arena, embracing the technology but overlooking security and management. If you've fallen into either of these traps - or are looking to avoid these pitfalls - this session can help.

Where: Mobile Health Expo 2010's session "Privacy and Security: How American Hospice Incorporated Mobile Devices into Its Day-to-Day Operations." The expo is being held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Caesars Palace Convention Center.

When: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Who: Fred Cruz, information technology director of American Hospice, conquered a large mobile device roll-out at his organization. He overcame integration issues, without using customized software, as well as managed complex wireless data security issues.

Martin Hack, executive vice president of NCP engineering. He has nearly two decades of experience developing game-changing information security products and services.

Resources:
Case Study: American Hospice Salvages Mobile Health Initiative with NCP's Help
2010 Mobile Health Expo: http://www.mobilehealthexpo.com/
NCP engineering: http://www.ncp-e.com/
American Hospice: http://www.americanhospice.com/
Blog: http://vpnhaus.com/

About NCP engineering, Inc.
Since its inception in 1986, NCP engineering has delivered innovative software that allows enterprises to rethink their secure remote access, and overcome the complexities of creating, managing and maintaining network access for staff.

NCP's award winning product line spans the spectrum of remote access, from IPSec / SSL VPN to endpoint firewalls and network access control (NAC) functions. The company's products support organizations with complex remote user needs, that want to leverage the latest end-devices to increase staff productivity, reduce network administration and adapt policy changes on-the-fly. Each solution is interoperable with existing third-party software or hardware.

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company serves 10,000-plus customers worldwide throughout the healthcare, financial, education and government markets, as well as many Fortune 500 companies. NCP has established a network of national and regional technology, channel and OEM partners to serve its customers. For more information, visit http://www.ncp-e.com.