Cybersecurity for DSOs and Multi-Location Groups

Dental service organizations and multi-location medical groups grow fast, and every acquisition brings its own network, software and habits. Cytek gives your leadership one standard for security and HIPAA compliance across every location, with roll-up reporting that shows where each site stands.

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Growth multiplies risk

  • Acquisitions bring unknown risk. Each new practice arrives with its own equipment, vendors and security gaps.
  • One weak site exposes everyone. Shared systems and connected networks mean a breach at one office can reach the whole group.
  • Policies drift. Without one standard, every location ends up doing HIPAA its own way.
  • Insurers and investors ask harder questions. Cyber insurance applications and due diligence now expect controls like multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection and tested backups.
  • Vendor sprawl. Dozens of vendors across locations means dozens of business associate agreements to track.

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One standard across every location

We build a single security and compliance program for the whole organization, then roll it out site by site.

  • A risk analysis that covers every location and system that holds patient data.
  • One set of policies and procedures, with location-level tracking.
  • Staff training at scale, with completion records for every office.
  • Roll-up reporting so leadership can see risk by location at a glance.
  • An incident response plan that works across the group, not just one office.

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Security review before you close

Before you acquire a practice, we can assess its network, devices, software and vendor agreements so you know what you are inheriting. After closing, we bring the new location up to your standard as part of onboarding.

Already have an IT team or managed service provider? We work alongside them. Need managed IT too? Our sister company Xceltek supports dental and oral surgery groups.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does each location need its own risk analysis?

HIPAA requires an accurate and thorough risk analysis of all the ePHI your organization holds. That means every location and system has to be covered, whether in one organization-wide analysis or separate site assessments rolled up together.

Can you assess a practice before we acquire it?

Yes. A pre-acquisition security review shows the risks and costs you would inherit, so you can plan remediation or negotiate with that knowledge.

Do you replace our IT provider?

No. We work alongside your internal IT team or managed service provider and focus on security and compliance.

How do you report progress to leadership?

You get roll-up reporting by location, showing risk levels, training completion and open remediation items.

Can you help with cyber insurance applications?

Yes. We help you document the security controls insurers ask about and close the gaps that can raise premiums or block coverage.

One security standard for every location

Talk to an analyst about your organization, or start with the free HIPAA risk assessment.