Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 8, 2024

The following is a guest article by Shankar Somasundaram, CEO at Asimily Healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) continue to be up against a fast-moving landscape trying to keep up with and mitigate cybersecurity threats to medical technology. Almost half of those HDOs suffered a data breach.

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FierceHealthIT

MAY 19, 2023

Cybersecurity attack against Amazon-owned online pharmacy PillPack exposed user health data aburky Fri, 05/19/2023 - 16:16

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

The following is a guest article by Chris Bowen, Founder and CISO at ClearDATA The recent Cybersecurity concept paper from HHS, while a gesture towards progress, falls critically short of what’s imperative in today’s climate. It’s time for HHS to mandate and enforce rigorous, prescriptive cybersecurity standards.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 16, 2024

At CHOC, cybersecurity training starts at orientation. Incident response is also “essential,” and staff must learn how to restore data and applications quickly after a cyberattack. Witt lists HR, finance, payroll, and clinical research as being commonly attacked, along with foundations.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 4, 2024

By Todd Moore, vice president of data security products, Thales. On Nov, 13, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a new set of cybersecurity rules for state hospitals. This includes a mandate that hospitals […] The article Are Hochul’s Cybersecurity Regulations Enough For the Future of New York Healthcare?

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

From large hospital networks to small clinics, healthcare organizations store massive amounts of sensitive patient data that is extremely valuable on the black market. At the same time, many healthcare networks rely on outdated technology and lack the cybersecurity resources and expertise found in other industries.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

All of this year’s 2024 health IT predictions (updated as they’re shared): John and Colin’s 2024 Healthcare IT Predictions Health Equity Predictions Healthcare Cybersecurity Predictions And now, check out our community’s Healthcare Cybersecurity predictions. to build out their cybersecurity program.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ferdinand Hamada, Managing Director of Healthcare at MorganFranklin Consulting The healthcare sector has faced an unprecedented surge of serious cybersecurity threats in recent months. Continuity of patient care while safeguarding patient data and organizational systems has never been more crucial.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The following is a guest article by Anis Trabelsi, C hief Information Officer at Palomar Health As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of a large hospital system, it is my responsibility to lead the charge in cybersecurity preparedness, and I have done this through a nuanced approach to incident response planning.

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Mobi Health News

MAY 25, 2022

According to the review by cybersecurity and VPN company Surfshark, 10 of the apps collected coarse location data.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Against this encouraging backdrop in technology spending, however, cyber threats and data privacy are primary concerns. Two-thirds of the respondents said they are not confident that their technology infrastructure can fend off such threats while only four in 10 have the necessary capability to protect patient data privacy.

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Digital Health Global

JANUARY 29, 2024

OST, established in 2019, has provided leadership and coordination on critical issues such as medical device cybersecurity, digital health, standards, and patient science. Internally, OST drives the Center’s data, technology, and IT transformation services for optimal regulatory processes.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed the healthcare industry, allowing for the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data to improve patient outcomes. Healthcare organizations have occasionally been held liable for data breaches, but technology suppliers may also bear some of the blame.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 26, 2024

However, with the ever-increasing cybersecurity threats and attacks moving more digital can also be very scary. This leaves us with the big question of what role Health IT leadership plays in ensuring the security and privacy of patient data , and what strategies can leaders employ to address emerging cybersecurity threats.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The authors, led by organizational cybersecurity researcher Mohammad S. But they've also raised concerns about inadequate data protections, particularly when intruders made headlines for entering video conferences, in incidents known as "Zoom bombing," earlier this spring. THE LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Using APIs can help drive interoperability and make data “liquid” and useable. APIs can enable “Data liberación,” a concept proposed by Todd Park when he worked in the Obama administration. One-half of the APIs allowed Alissa to access pathology, x-rays, and clinical results of patients.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Unsurprisingly, a recent Gartner Peer Insights survey – Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Industry – also showed that nearly half of participating healthcare organizations have experienced a data breach in the past two years. Require MFA to Defeat Phishing Human error is one of the biggest cybersecurity challenges.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The following is a guest article by Shawn Fergason, Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Technology Services at MediQuant Securing healthcare data archiving is not just good practice – it’s essential for safeguarding confidential patient information and should be a cornerstone of a healthcare organization’s cybersecurity program.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 31, 2018

However, there’s a disconnect between these sanguine perceptions about cybersecurity versus the actual solutions in place, Zingbox found. Department of Health and Human Services launched the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (who knew?)

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This leaves hospitals and their patients vulnerable to data and security breaches,” said OCR Director, Melanie Fontes Rainer. “In How Compliance Supports Your Security Posture Regulatory compliance requirements facilitate cybersecurity in several ways. In another settlement announced in 2017, 21st Century Oncology, Inc.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 23, 2023

The amount of technology used and how it is being used has skyrocketed and unfortunately, alongside it so has the amount and sophistication of cybersecurity threats. Data breaches from a variety of application providers mean threat actors can gain access to a wealth of knowledge and valuable personal identifiable information (PPI).

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 11, 2023

Cybersecurity is a Patient Safety Issue – Imprivata According to Wes Wright, Chief Technology Officer at Imprivata , cybersecurity in healthcare should be considered a patient safety issue since it impacts patient data and patient outcomes when that data is rendered inaccessible.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 6, 2023

These devices, which often serve as a bridge to generator power, can help protect against downtime and prevent the loss of critical data. Additionally, they can connect digital services to monitor the health of power devices, obtaining a host of useful data and insights to aid proactive maintenance and better decision-making.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to a report from the Ponemon Institute/IBM Security, healthcare data breaches are rising, with the average data breach cost now totaling $6.45 To combat this growing threat, healthcare organizations must adopt best practices for cybersecurity. Why Is Cybersecurity Important in Healthcare?

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

“From small, independent practitioners to large, integrated health systems, cyberattacks on healthcare records, IT systems, and medical devices have infected even the most protected systems,” the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says. Let’s not forget intrusions are always about the data, ransomware is no different.

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Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, released predictions about key trends that will impact organizations in 2021 and beyond. The article Netwrix Makes 7 Cybersecurity Predictions For 2021 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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AUGUST 17, 2019

The survey was administered to attendees of the company’s first inaugural CAPP Community Conference: Cybersecurity 2019 this past May, which focused on tackling some of the most pressing issues facing healthcare cybersecurity and privacy, including vendor breaches and risks, new state privacy laws, privacy and security culture, […].

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TheraNest

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

However, the sensitive nature of the information involved means that practices in this field must prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard their patients’ privacy and maintain trust. This blog post will discuss the importance of cybersecurity in mental and behavioral health practices and offer valuable tips to help ensure data protection.

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TheraNest

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

However, the sensitive nature of the information involved means that practices in this field must prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard their patients’ privacy and maintain trust. This blog post will discuss the importance of cybersecurity in mental and behavioral health practices and offer valuable tips to help ensure data protection.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 19, 2022

” So in that spirit, for the 46th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we sat down with Francois Bodhuin, AVP and CISO at Inspira Health to discuss cybersecurity and managing third-party risk. .” Next, Bodhuin shares how he approaches cybersecurity and third-party risks. breach)?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The report, released this week from consumer credit reporting company Experian, notes that the pivot to new technologies necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic will continue to leave businesses, including those in the healthcare industry, vulnerable to data breaches. WHY IT MATTERS. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Doctors remotely manage patient data without being tied to a specific medical facility. They also handle large volumes of data effortlessly within their hospitals. This includes personal data, medical histories, laboratory results, insurance numbers, and more. Simply open a mobile app and download the report to your smartphone.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 5, 2024

Healthcare has become a data-driven industry as the volume of data continues to grow and organizations are able to use that data to provide more personalized care. However, data alone won’t advance healthcare.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 5, 2023

The following is a guest article by Anis Trabelsi , Chief Information Officer at Palomar Health As the Chief Information Officer at Palomar Health, the largest healthcare district in California, I believe it is crucial to strike a balance between technology, cybersecurity, and business needs.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 14, 2021

But healthcare IT leaders have another cybersecurity challenge to overcome: human error. According to Verizon’s 2021 Data […]. In all, cyberattacks on healthcare more than doubled last year, with ransomware making up 28% of those attacks.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Healthcare providers (HCPs) have an obligation to protect the sensitive data of their patients. As the use of technology in healthcare increases, so does the risk of unauthorized exposure of healthcare data. By utilizing these services, HCPs can ensure that their patient data remains secure and confidential.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Since remote and hybrid employees need to be able to collaborate anytime, anywhere, and from multiple devices, many healthcare organizations are adopting cloud infrastructure and rethinking their overall approach to data security. Top Challenges to Expect Many of the top challenges the healthcare sector faces are shared by other industries.

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