Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2023

By creating a security awareness program, IT administrators can prioritize continued education and training on the importance of information security and handling patient data. Security awareness should be implemented as part of an organization’s onboarding and annual training program.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 23, 2024

We have also invested in Mirth training.” NextGen Cybersecurity Over the past several years, NextGen has moved more and more to the cloud. Given the increased cybersecurity threats facing healthcare, we were curious to know what approach NextGen is taking to harden their systems.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 11, 2024

Equally important is the role of employee training and awareness. Human error remains a leading cause of cybersecurity breaches, underscoring the value of regular training on best practices. Leaders must have cybersecurity measures in place to receive the best coverage (i.e., limits, premiums, deductibles, etc.)

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 20, 2023

Colin Hung spoke to Marcus Perez at Altera Digital Health about helping providers solve cash flow and throughput challenges today while planning for care-at-home and other initiatives to support future business growth. Read more… Working Together for Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity. Houske at OTAVA.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 13, 2023

Sanford Health is a massive health system that serves the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. Today, Reimer is in the middle of a $350 million virtual care initiative, working to overcome health IT workforce challenges, and building a modern data ecosystem – emphasis on modern.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2023

That goes beyond just simply conducting training. Conduct Regular Security Awareness Training The best way for hospitals to combat threats like phishing is to bring their team members into the fight. Mitigate the Greatest Risk: The Human Factor The difficult part in cybersecurity is it only takes one person to click.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. If managed incorrectly, this can actually impact outcomes.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Security risk assessments identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in data protections Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards protect sensitive information Policies, procedures, and training reinforce how patient information should be handled and protected Business associate agreements ensure healthcare vendors handle information securely (..)

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. Digital health will be critical for advancing health equity.

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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. In the interview below, Ryan Witt, Managing Director, Industries Solutions Group at Proofpoint , guides viewers on how to apportion scarce resources.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While AI-powered health services promise to revolutionize patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and administrative efficiency, this new technology also presents serious security concerns that demand our immediate attention—both as patients and IT professionals in the healthcare industry. About Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Overcoming such resistance requires addressing concerns about workflow disruption, providing comprehensive training programs, and cultivating a culture that embraces innovation and collaboration.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 7, 2023

By diversifying our recruitment efforts, we increase our chances of finding individuals with the right attitude and aptitude for cybersecurity. The right attitude encompasses a mindset that values training and a willingness to learn, as cybersecurity is a rapidly evolving field.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This sets a strong foundation for an executive partnership where both leaders are on the same page for future cybersecurity decisions. Train staff in cybersecurity risks. CMOs should set aside time to learn from the CISO about the cyber threats the hospital faces. Cyber-attacks can reach every level of an organization.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 15, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By promptly revoking access and conducting thorough permissions reviews during staff transitions, healthcare organizations minimize the window of vulnerability, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and exploitation. In both cases, onboarding and offboarding are also opportunities for security awareness training.

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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. As a result, health IT administrators should be doubling down on ransomware recovery plans.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 16, 2023

In addition, the agency released the HTI-1 final rule, with important provisions covering algorithm transparency in certified health IT and updates to information blocking requirements. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to tell us about new innovations in these fields.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With the Public Health Emergency (PHE) ending on May 11, administrators, managers, supervisors, and clinicians may want to quickly run through a checklist of cybersecurity precautions. Professionals can get cybersecurity training to prevent IT damage in their systems and educate clients and patients about healthcare cybersecurity.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Besides the assessment of existing systems, an organization needs to consider the following when settling on the choice of a communication platform: Understand workflow-based needs, Identify redundancies, and understand ease of user training & adoption, scalability, security and compliance needs, and interoperability of data.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. One big health data target in 2024?

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