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A Concerning Gap in Cybersecurity for Medical Technology

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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Cybersecurity starts with culture change

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Developing a better link between cybersecurity and patient-facing services is what Dan Taylor, director of security of NHS Digital, believes is a top priority – a good cybersecurity strategy focused on people.

FDA unveils cybersecurity attack response playbook for medical devices

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In a statement, Dr. Scott Gottlieb detailed his agency’s ongoing cybersecurity efforts, which include the signing of two “significant memoranda of understanding” and discussions to facilitate collaboration across government agencies.

FDA updates medical device premarket guidance to include cybersecurity recommendations

FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Updates from the FDA add new cybersecurity recommendations to medical device premarket guidance, including a "bill of materials," that build on the "total product lifecycle approach to device safety," according to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb.

New premarket requirements emblematic of FDA’s long-view approach to cybersecurity

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 16, 2018

At today's Healthcare Security Forum in Boston, FDA's Dr. Suzanne Schwartz revealed that patchability forensic data capture will be key components of the agency's soon-to-be-released premarket guidance for medical device cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity and HIPAA Compliance

Telebehavioral Health Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Cybersecurity and HIPAA Compliance Go Hand in Hand: Here’s Why HIPAA compliance (adherence with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) entails meeting a broad set of guidelines, including ones related to being able to transfer healthcare coverage … Read more.

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FDA to include cybersecurity ‘bill of materials’ in medical device premarket guidance

FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 3, 2018

As part of a series of announcements around medical device cybersecurity, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., said the agency plans to update premarket guidance in the coming weeks to recommend that manufacturers include a cybersecurity "bill of materials."

Securing legacy medical devices is daunting – but not optional

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Skipping out on comprehensive device documentation and risk assessment will cripple an organization's cybersecurity program, experts say.

Cybersecurity strategy: Hackers have one, do you?

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 15, 2018

During October, we talk to infosec executives and experts about the problems and practical steps to securing sensitive data, advice about what to do (and what not to do) during and after a security incident.

Health IT Roundup—HHS opens cybersecurity center; NextGen adjusts guidance after revenues fall

FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 31, 2018

NextGen Healthcare reported lower revenues thanks to client attrition, HHS opened up its new cybersecurity center, and a new report shows the healthcare sector was by far the most targeted industry for ransomware attacks this year.

Health IT

Europe/UK edition news round-up

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Researchers look at the European EMR market share and UK efforts to make sense of the proliferation of apps in healthcare, while the European Commission starts its annual campaign to draw awareness to growing cybersecurity threats.

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Medical device security gets a boost

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Suzanne Schwartz, Associate Director for Science and Strategic Partnerships at the FDA, shared insights and advice on medical device security, including cybersecurity attack response and best practices for CIOs and CTOs.

Athenahealth floats kickback carve-out that would allow physicians to pay for clinical data

FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Meanwhile, several other IT groups want OIG to allow providers to donate cybersecurity tools. In comments to the HHS Office of Inspector General, Athenahealth said allowing providers to purchase data would establish “a true functioning market for the exchange of health information."

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The Single Market for Healthcare in Europe: Learnings for the U.S.

Health Populi

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Over one-half of EU health citizens are concerned about the risks of health data privacy breaches and cybersecurity. On the downside, major barriers to peoples’ willingness to share their health data center on risks of privacy breaches and cybersecurity risks. The former is a pain point especially shared by U.S.

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Provider executives say one-third of their medical devices are unpatchable

FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Nearly one-third of provider health IT executives say they are concerned medical device cybersecurity vulnerabilities will lead to disruptions in patient care, according to a new KLAS/CHIME survey. Many respondents blamed legacy devices and minimal manufacturer communication.

Health IT

Health IT Roundup—FDA warns about Medtronic cyber vulnerabilities; Apple tapped for joint replacement study

FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The FDA issued a cybersecurity safety warning for Medtronic cardiac devices. Plus, Apple partners with a large orthopedic device firm to track outcomes for joint replacements.

Health IT

Healthcare Data Breaches Spike Significantly in Seven Years

BHM Healthcare Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Payers and Healthcare networks must stay ahead of trends to protect against cybersecurity threats. Payers and Healthcare networks must stay ahead of trends to protect against cybersecurity threats. Editor’s Note: 2018 was a significant year for ransomware attacks. ” The download the complete research letter, click here.

Psychiatry

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IBM's $34 Billion Acquisition of Red Hat : What are the implications for Healthcare?

Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 29, 2018

And Red Hat has deep ties in health IT, using its open-source tech to support data analytics, cybersecurity and interoperability. It’s possible that skeptical healthcare clients could be more eager to pay for cloud solutions than still-in-question AI technologies, making the Red Hat deal something of a reset for IBM.

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Weekender 10/19/18

HIStalk Weekender

OCTOBER 19, 2018

FDA updates draft guidance on managing cybersecurity issues for the premarket submission of medical devices. Weekly News Recap. Digital prescription savings company OptimizeRx acquires interactive patient messaging vendor CareSpeak Communications. MIT will spend $1 billion to create an artificial intelligence college.

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Ruchin Kansal and Strategic Partnerships: To Go Far, Go Together – Harlow On Healthcare

Health Blawg

OCTOBER 15, 2018

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Ruchin Kansal and Strategic Partnerships: To Go Far, Go Together – Harlow On Healthcare

Health Blawg

OCTOBER 15, 2018

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Ruchin Kansal and Strategic Partnerships: To Go Far, Go Together – Harlow On Healthcare

Health Blawg

OCTOBER 15, 2018

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The Tech Giants are Coming for Healthcare

Lloyd Price

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The company's work in healthcare has spanned cloud computing, cybersecurity and precision medicine. Between 2013 and 2017 Microsoft filed 73 patents related to healthcare, most of which focused on developing AI and patient monitoring capabilities.

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Connected Health Pulse

October, 2018

A Concerning Gap in Cybersecurity for Medical Technology

Cybersecurity starts with culture change

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FDA unveils cybersecurity attack response playbook for medical devices

FDA updates medical device premarket guidance to include cybersecurity recommendations

New premarket requirements emblematic of FDA’s long-view approach to cybersecurity

Cybersecurity and HIPAA Compliance

FDA to include cybersecurity ‘bill of materials’ in medical device premarket guidance

Securing legacy medical devices is daunting – but not optional

Cybersecurity strategy: Hackers have one, do you?

Health IT Roundup—HHS opens cybersecurity center; NextGen adjusts guidance after revenues fall

Europe/UK edition news round-up

Medical device security gets a boost

Athenahealth floats kickback carve-out that would allow physicians to pay for clinical data

The Single Market for Healthcare in Europe: Learnings for the U.S.

Provider executives say one-third of their medical devices are unpatchable

Health IT Roundup—FDA warns about Medtronic cyber vulnerabilities; Apple tapped for joint replacement study

Healthcare Data Breaches Spike Significantly in Seven Years

IBM's $34 Billion Acquisition of Red Hat : What are the implications for Healthcare?

Weekender 10/19/18

Ruchin Kansal and Strategic Partnerships: To Go Far, Go Together – Harlow On Healthcare

Ruchin Kansal and Strategic Partnerships: To Go Far, Go Together – Harlow On Healthcare

Ruchin Kansal and Strategic Partnerships: To Go Far, Go Together – Harlow On Healthcare

The Tech Giants are Coming for Healthcare

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