Telebehavioral Health Institute

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

When considering healthcare cybersecurity best practices, HIPAA security risk assessments and HIPAA remediation plans are essential. With October being “Cybersecurity Awareness Month,” security education and planning should be at the top of the list for many healthcare businesses. . Get HIPAA compliant today

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 11, 2024

Constitution as one of the original agencies," she told top healthcare cybersecurity leaders there to discuss the best cybersecurity practices and strategies to secure data and ultimately protect healthcare delivery. "Our mission dates all the way back to the U.S. system of weights and measures.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

These include a lack of standard data formats, limited ability to integrate with EHR systems or share with community-based organizations, and insufficient training on how to code social determinants.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 27, 2021

Healthcare organizations continue to represent a prime target for hackers – if not the leading one: The average cost of a breach for the industry now stands at $7.13 The following is a guest article by Monique Becenti, Security Strategist, Pondurance.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 24, 2022

The current NIST cybersecurity framework explains cybersecurity best practices but still lacks information on the practical application of these standards. The revision is more actionable so that health care organizations can improve their cybersecurity posture and comply with the Security Rule.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 10, 2022

Facebook’s use of Meta Pixel amid ever-increasing healthcare cybersecurity concerns raises many questions. As HIPAA-covered entities, healthcare professionals and their organizations then must be mindful of the systems they choose to use with patients. HIPAA Compliant Cybersecurity: Practical Implementation Tips.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Health systems should also evaluate the security policies of third-party vendors, some of whom may have been unprepared for the rapid shift to virtual care; implement robust user authentication measures and device-security management; and instruct patients on how to properly configure and install RPM devices.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 13, 2020

The following is a guest article by Dustin Hutchison, President and COO, Pondurance. In the midst of a pandemic in which more than 2 million people have gotten sick worldwide and 130,000 have died, you’d like to think that cybercriminals would recognize the gravity of the situation and agree to a collective humanitarian “cease fire” […].

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 20, 2023

Read more… Working Together for Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity. Erik Decker at Intermountain Health and Ed Gaudet at Censinet sat down with John to discuss two initiatives to encourage collaboration among cybersecurity stakeholders, improve visibility into cybersecurity risks, and fight back against cyberattacks.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2023

In fact, a recent JAMA Health Forum report indicates that from 2016 to 2021, the annual number of ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector more than doubled. Broader security training is also necessary, such as how to lock workstations and the importance of protecting both personal and work devices while traveling or in public areas.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Healthcare is filled with cybersecurity risks. While we’ve dealt with network security risks and software vulnerability risks for a long time, we’re also starting to learn how to protect ourselves against the human risk of our employees falling for a phishing attack.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Judging by the quality of the questions asked of Errol at the end of his session, it was clear that many of the audience were not letting cybersecurity risk paralyze them. AHIMA Members are Determined to Succeed There is no doubt in my mind that AHIMA members are determined to succeed.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 22, 2023

About Mike Semel Mike Semel is a noted thought leader, speaker, blogger, and best-selling author of HOW TO AVOID HIPAA HEADACHES. He is the President and Chief Security Officer of Semel Consulting , focused on HIPAA and other compliance requirements; cyber security; and Business Continuity planning.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 31, 2023

We reached out to our incredibly talented Healthcare IT Today Community for these answers. The following is what they had to say on how to stay safe and can be used as a little check list for your healthcare cybersecurity efforts. Hackers are finding holes in the gaps created by fragmented systems.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

Other crucial steps include staying up-to-date on current security policies, making adjustments as needed to organizational strategies, and conducting regular trainings and security breach simulations to teach employees how to best handle a threat when it arises.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 24, 2023

In this video, two cybersecurity experts advise healthcare organizations not to fret over AI and advanced attacks, but to shore up the “basic fundamentals”: training against phishing attacks, practicing responses to attacks, and proven cyber technologies. Figure out who is most likely to be attacked.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 4, 2024

No doubt it’s the biggest risk to a healthcare organization and the attackers only need a slight opening in your security defenses to wreak havoc.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 8, 2024

To stay safe in 2024, understanding the current state of IoMT security and how to prioritize action is critical. All of these challenges are compounded by the budget and staff constraints facing most HDOs.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

Various studies have found that anywhere between 88% to 95% of data security breaches are caused by human error , another indication that the workforce needs to be educated on how to properly follow protocols that protect sensitive data. Step Three: Educate Yourself and Embrace Next-Gen Technology The U.S.

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Enzyme Health

MARCH 27, 2019

Whether you’re interested in learning more about state-by-state policies, the latest on healthcare cybersecurity, or how to attain financial independence working in this alternate career path, these telemedicine newsletters can keep you wired in.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

As the healthcare industry continues to embrace the transformative power of AI, there will be exciting opportunities and formidable challenges. CIOs and healthcare executives will need to simultaneously understand how to harness the potential of AI while safeguarding against emerging cybersecurity threats.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Yet the healthcare industry still demonstrates a certain level of distrust in cloud security and stores the least amount of sensitive data, particularly personal information like healthcare records or payment card details, in the cloud versus its peers.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sagnik Bhattacharya, CEO at Rhapsody The winners will figure out how to adopt digital health solutions and integrate them into healthcare workflows at a lower cost. Healthcare is undergoing a digital transformation, and innovation is accelerating.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 14, 2023

Privacy and security start with each user, so it is critical for staff to understand how to identify and avoid privacy or security issues, such as ransomware or phishing attempts.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 6, 2022

Looks like a great opportunity for those with experience with healthcare security. If this looks like a position that would interest you, check out the full details for the job and how to apply. As always, you can search our Health IT job board for a variety of jobs from leading companies in the industry.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are many drivers converging in healthcare that underscore the critical role patient engagement plays in determining providers’ long-term success. Check out our community’s predictions below and be sure to add your own thoughts and/or places you disagree with these predictions in the comments and on social media.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

When organizations acquire technology and are unaware of how to use or properly leverage it, they can end up in large amounts of data and not know how to appropriately apply it to improving solutions. The other realization that many organizations will encounter is that technology and headcount are not always mutually exclusive.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

The coming year will see exploration of how to apply the technology, but we will not yet see a full integration of generative AI within labeling. Check out our community’s predictions below and be sure to add your own thoughts and/or places you disagree with these predictions in the comments and on social media.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

Simultaneously, point solutions with compelling use cases will see this as an opportunity to build even more partnerships with healthcare organizations who are looking to differentiate themselves from competitors and drive more compelling results for their health plan clients. Aasim Saeed, Founder and CEO at Amenities Health 1.)

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