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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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the first quarter of 2023, hospitals and health systems were the number one target of cybersecurity threats due to the large amount of valuable patient information their electronic health records (EHRs) possess. About HEAL Security HEAL Security is transforming the landscape of healthcare cybersecurity worldwide.

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AUGUST 20, 2023

Awards HHS announced two 2023 LEAP in Health IT awardees : Western New York’s HIE, HEALTHeLINK, for its use of Advanced FHIR capabilities, and Boston Children’s Hospital for identifying data quality improvements for USCDI data elements.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Two-thirds of of healthcare cybersecurity decision makers said senior leadership teams continues to underestimate cyberthreats to their organization , according to a survey from Google subsidiary Mandiant.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Risk management vendor Censinet, KLAS Research, the AHA, and others are launching Wave 3 of The Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study. Partnerships Carium is using Amazon Bedrock to incorporate AI into virtual care management , with a focus on risk stratification, care gaps, and data summaries.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 18, 2023

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. You can also visit our HIMSS23 page to see all our coverage of health IT’s biggest event.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Equity and access to digital health: Addressing disparities in access to technology and ensuring inclusive healthcare. Cybersecurity and data privacy: Protecting sensitive patient information in a digital environment. Specific Topics: Emerging technologies: Blockchain, AR/VR, and the metaverse in healthcare.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 4, 2024

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? Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Frustrated Yet Encouraged Dr. Zeev Neuwirth, author of Beyond the Walls: MegaTrends, Movements and Market Disruptors Transforming American Healthcare and Reframing Healthcare , kicked off the 2023 American Health Information Management Association annual conference (AHIMA23) with a heartfelt keynote.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 8, 2024

Quite relatedly, HDOs grappling with those countless vulnerabilities—largely in the absence of manufacturer support—were targeted by an average of 43 cyberattacks in 2023, according to a Ponemon Institute study. Almost half of those HDOs suffered a data breach.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

According to the 2023 ForgeRock Breach Report , healthcare has consistently ranked as the most targeted industry by cybercriminals for the past five years. These relentless attacks come at a staggering cost, with the average healthcare breach reaching $10.93 billion according to IBM Security.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 17, 2023

There are new cybersecurity tools for protecting patient safety that every healthcare organization should know about. Pointing out that institutions usually underinvest in cybersecurity, Decker says that these two new assessment tools can help answer the question: “Does the investment lead to an outcome?”

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In March 2023, for example, Cerebral, a telehealth platform that provides online therapy and medication management to millions of users, reported a healthcare data breach that impacted more than 3.1 The movement to mobile has brought a whole new slue of attack methods that cybercriminals are using against healthcare organizations.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Read more… The Crucial Role of Dual Incident Response Playbooks in Healthcare Cybersecurity. Read more… Featured Health IT Job: Epic Business Intelligence Analyst (Product Owner) , a remote position at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, posted to Healthcare IT Central.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

According to MarketsandMarkets , the global cybersecurity market is estimated to grow from 173.5 Cybersecurity enhancements are driven by increased target-based cyber-attacks to draw operational disruptions. In the first half of 2023, over 300 data breaches have been reported to the U.S. billion in 2022 to 266.2

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

In 2023 so far, the breaches reported have affected 88 million patients, already a 60% increase compared to last year. These practices should happen regularly across an enterprise to prevent future attacks.” According to the HHS, there has been a 239% increase in hacking incidents reported and a 278% increase in ransomware attacks.

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MARCH 11, 2024

Recent statistics underscore the situation’s severity; more than 50 million patient records were compromised in 2023. This heightened risk landscape emphasizes the need for robust cybersecurity measures. Only, the healthcare industry’s specific challenges require more than a one-size-fits-all approach.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Originally announced January 11th, 2023. To learn more, visit balladventures.com. .

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APRIL 23, 2023

Believe it or not, that figure placed healthcare fifth among all industries, behind education, finance, insurance, and government. More News from HIMSS 2023 Philips unveiled its 8th annual Future Health Index report , which found that decision support is the main use case for AI investment among provider organizations.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

This will ensure the deployment of the most accurate and impactful responses in healthcare applications. Rajesh Viswanathan, Chief Technology Officer at Inovalon With the emergence of generative AI in 2023, the adoption of these technologies in healthcare is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

The excitement around new tools took hold of all industries in 2023, and the potential is expansive. In 2023, Pear Therapeutics filed for bankruptcy and Akili abandoned the prescription business model. In the coming year, we will see more AI tools begin to be built into existing workflows, rather than acting as a standalone aid.

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APRIL 30, 2023

Healthcare risk management company Censinet, KLAS Research, and the American Hospital Association (AHA) published their inaugural Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study. While this investment is helping to converge on-premises networks, it does leave less to spend on network security, which is a worrying sign.

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JUNE 27, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ryan Witt, Healthcare Cybersecurity Leader at Proofpoint The Internet of Medical Things, or IoMT, is a deep web of interconnected devices that increasingly plays a vital role in care delivery. Forecasts estimate the market to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 23% between 2023 and 2028.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 11, 2023

There were a number of Health IT companies that came by at #ViVE2023 to share their latest product developments and company news. Here is what CPSI , Linus Health , Imprivata , Mediktor , and Fortified Health Security had to say.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 24, 2023

Every business can suffer financially and reputationally from Denial of Service attacks or ransomware, but in healthcare, patient safety is at risk.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Each data security breach imposes significant reputational and business costs on companies, so fortifying cybersecurity vulnerabilities and protecting against ransomware attacks has become a top business priority. Originally announced August 15th, 2023 406 Ventures , and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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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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JANUARY 30, 2023

The following is a guest article by Brian Selfridge, Healthcare Cybersecurity & Risk Leader at CORL Technologies. In 2023, healthcare organizations face an impossible paradox.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 4, 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 Telehealth and VR Predictions And now, check out our community’s Telehealth and VR predictions. Brianna Zink, RN, MSN, Sr.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

In 2023, AI became a familiar concept, but next year, the industry needs to take the next step of supplying clarity, transparency, repeatability, and answers around AI’s strengths and weaknesses directly to patients.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Florian Otto, CEO and Co-founder at Cedar Healthcare Affordability: Healthcare affordability will always be a problem, and it remains to be seen if 2024 will be better or worse than 2023. In any case, health systems will need to work to improve access to care – and can do so by offering integrated, personalized options.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The annual number of ransomware attacks on healthcare delivery organizations more than doubled from 2016 to 2021, exposing the PHI of nearly 42 million patients , according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 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 Telehealth and VR Predictions Value Based Care Predictions And now, check out our community’s Value Based Care predictions.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

As 2023 uncovered some less-than-optimal situations where automation and AI were at odds on either side of the fence, my hope is in 2024 that deeper connectivity and collaboration will make those solutions obsolete in some form or fashion.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

The federally mandated 2023 electronic visit verification (EVV) rollout equipped providers with a useful tool to maximize time, efficiency and resources. 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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JANUARY 18, 2024

2023 was a tipping point for telehealth treatment. The healthcare landscape will likely witness challenges and adjustments in Medicare Advantage programs. After a blockbuster year in 2023, Humana Medicare Advantage is projected to slow down in 2024 as efforts are made to increase the PMPY margin.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Anika Heavener, Vice President of Innovation and Investments at The SCAN Foundation Health equity continues to be a hot topic in 2023 but even with all the advancements in healthcare technology, older marginalized adults still aren’t getting the care they deserve. What’s contributing to the delay?

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