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Cybercriminals seek to take advantage of rapid telehealth scale-up

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"Cybersecurity isn’t always a priority when it comes to healthcare, but it should be. The consequences of cyber risks can be incredibly severe as healthcare data is particularly personal and sensitive," said Kelly Rozumalski, secure connected health director at Booz Allen, in a statement to Healthcare IT News.

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8 must-know lessons from telehealth's new normal

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

How to shore up telehealth cybersecurity. Virtual care poses distinct privacy and security risk factors that must be managed, with new tools and data streams to safeguard and new responsibilities on both the patient and provider side. How to optimize RPM for physicians. How CIOs can help shape strategy.

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Digital Health Intelligence Market Analysis: Medical Device Cyber Security

Lloyd Price

Shared Care Records - a time of transition and expansion This Market Analysis of Shared Care Records (SCRs) reveals a dynamic landscape within the NHS marked by both progress and persistent challenges. Overall, NHS trusts in England are moving in the right direction with MDCS, but challenges remain.

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FDA releases medical device cybersecurity draft guidance

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Food and Drug Administration published a draft guidance this past week with regard to medical device cybersecurity. Cybersecurity, particularly where medical devices are concerned, has taken on increased significance as more patients benefit from connected care. WHY IT MATTERS. ON THE RECORD.

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Bonus Features – July 16, 2023 – 95% of patients are concerned about data breaches affecting their medical records, 81% incorrectly assume PHI collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA

Healthcare IT Today

As healthcare organizations turn to edge computing to support the hospital at home and other types of remote care, most rely on outside help, according to the 2023 AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report: Edge Computing. Among organizations surveyed, 64% rely on external expertise for project planning and 71% do so for production.

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2019: Healthcare IT gains new ground

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Hospitals and health systems have come to understand in recent years – with many learning the hard way – that their mission-critical IT systems are facing a relentless and determined threat from innumerable cybersecurity bad actors. What you need to know. Here are 6 major issues facing healthcare in 2019, according to PwC.

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AccessHealth uses telemedicine to boost mental health visits by 10% during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Purchasing devices and platforms due to pricing was a concern, and HIPAA-compliant platforms and cybersecurity [were concerns] for PHI/patient safety." "Connected care services to be provided by AccessHealth with the grant include primary care for adults, pediatrics, prenatal care, behavioral health and nutrition services.