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Healthcare Cybersecurity – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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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. million per incident.

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Reactions to the Ascension Healthcare Ransomware Attack and Suggestions for Healthcare Organizations

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Ryan Witt, Vice President, Industry Solutions at Proofpoint, Inc. Healthcare firms have long been targets for cyber criminals. The healthcare industry is more vulnerable because of the high-value nature of its data compared to data from other industries (PHI is thought to be worth 50x a credit card).

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Addressing Clinical Staffing Shortages in Healthcare: The Crucial Role of IT Investment

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Protecting Data Through Stronger Cybersecurity and Network Resilience With the increasing use of technology in healthcare, cybersecurity has become a critical concern. In 2022, the healthcare industry rose to the second most attacked industry in the United States and third most attacked globally.

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Navigating the Interoperability Maze: 3 Key Challenges for Healthcare Providers and Payers

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Healthcare organizations often operate on disparate electronic health record (EHR) systems, each with their own unique structure and data format. Additionally, the absence of universally accepted standards impedes the seamless flow of information between healthcare providers, payers, and other stakeholders.

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Security and Privacy Hurdles Plaguing AI-Driven Health Services

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IT professionals in the healthcare industry must play their part. Healthcare systems in the clinical setting can immensely benefit from risk evaluation and asking the following questions: What if healthcare providers can’t access patient data when they are using electronic health records (EHR) systems to connect with patients?

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Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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Additionally, I predict we will continue to see employers investing in associate engagement so they, healthcare workers, are enabled to provide a high quality, empathic connection with patients. Joseph Zabinski, Ph.D.,

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Ransomware Preparedness in Healthcare – Are you Doing the Basics?

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Furthermore, the transition to electronic health records (EHRs) has reinforced the need for tightened identity and access management processes. He is responsible for security program strategy, cybersecurity operations, security assessment and audit, and regulatory compliance.