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Seems like a week doesn’t go by with at least one or multiple healthcare systems being compromised by hackers. MORE
For the 30th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re doing another edition of Buy or Sell. For those not familiar with this format, we’ll offer up some health IT assertion and then Colin and John will discuss whether they’re buying or selling that assertion and why. Here's a quick summary of the buy or sell items discussed: * Buy or Sell: EHR Vendor Consolidation is a Threat to Healthcare Stability. * MORE
You built a strong IT security environment based on people working from your offices, including firewalls, endpoint protection, access controls, and automated processes that align with your cybersecurity policies. Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System LTPAC Security and Privacy Coronavirus COVID-19 Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Remote Work HIPAA HIPAA Risk Assessment HIPAA Security remote work MORE
It is not an overstatement to say that healthcare workers are the real heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ambulatory Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Data Backups Healthcare Ransomware Sean Derrington StorageCraft Telehealth Telemedicine MORE
New research has concluded that healthcare CIOs see analyzing social determinants of health data as a top priority going forward, along with tackling data interoperability and cybersecurity. MORE
The following is a guest article by Andy Nieto, Global Healthcare Solutions Manager for Lenovo Health. As healthcare continues its digital transformation journey, providing care is becoming easier and more efficient for providers. Technologies like cloud computing and IoT devices carry inherent risks associated with cybersecurity. But that convenience comes at a cost. That points […]. MORE
By Navin Balakrishnaraja, practice director for healthcare IT Services, All Covered (IT services division of Konica Minolta). Technology continues to advance the healthcare industry, providing more precision and improved delivery of care. MORE
The following is a guest blog post by Justin Campbell, Vice President, Strategy, at Galen Healthcare Solutions. C-Suite Leadership EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT IT Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy Galen Healthcare Solutions Health IT Legacy Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Data Archiving Series Healthcare Scene Featured HIPAA HIPAA Breaches Justin Campbell Legacy Health Systems MORE
Blog Login Sign Up 9 Best Telemedicine Newsletters You Should Be Reading to Keep Up With the Industry Enzyme Health Team March 27, 2019 In an industry that can feel isolating, it’s important to keep connected. While the field helps bridge the gap between patients and healthcare professionals in a way that was not previously possible, it can have the opposite effect on remote workers. Healthcare Innovation Group Healthcare Innovation’s mission is right in its name. MORE
This week’s chat will be hosted by Mich Parker, CISO (@mitchparkerciso) on the topic of “Rethinking Healthcare Security as a Cost Center“. Healthcare Information Security has been considered a nice-to-have. MORE
Although a new report suggests that the healthcare industry slightly improved its security posture this year compared to last, it warns that increased provider reliance on telehealth since the COVID-19 pandemic now presents a new slate of risks to patient data. WHY IT MATTERS. MORE
Ambulatory Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy FTC Healthcare Cybersecurity HIPAA Breach HIPAA Violation PCI Windows 7 Updates Windows Security Windows Server 2008 UpdatesWhat will your executives, board, and the public think if you report a breach that could have been prevented? If you have Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 systems, doing nothing isn’t an option. MORE
In the case of healthcare, one of the lines of thought has been as to whether or not team members not directly involved in patient care or support need to be located at facilities where it takes place. MORE
"Cybersecurity isn’t always a priority when it comes to healthcare, but it should be. The consequences of cyber risks can be incredibly severe as healthcare data is particularly personal and sensitive," said Kelly Rozumalski, secure connected health director at Booz Allen, in a statement to Healthcare IT News. WHY IT MATTERS. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. MORE
In discussion of cybersecurity breaches, most people talk about the impact to the organization’s reputation and the financial implications of a breach. Plus, cybersecurity attacks are becoming more and more […]. MORE
Hospital and healthcare services provider Universal Health Services has restored its network after being offline for more than a week in the wake of a massive cyberattack which forced it to shut down systems at locations across the US. MORE
Another day, another scheme to profit from the high prices commanded by healthcare data. Ambulatory EMR-EHR Healthcare IT HIM Hospital - Health System IT LTPAC Security and Privacy Cybersecurity Dark Web Etay Maor Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Data Security Healthcare Portals IntSights Master Key Patient Portals Ransomware Threat Intelligence WannaCry MORE
In many areas of health IT, experimentation is good and may ultimately be to the benefit of users. On the other hand, when it comes to telehealth security, it’s looking more and more as though establishing routine practices and following security best practices is a good idea. MORE
A little while back the government put out a cybersecurity advisory about an “imminent cybercrime threat” that was targeting hospitals using Ryuk ransomware. MORE
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The following is a guest blog post by Justin Campbell, Vice President, Strategy, at Galen Healthcare Solutions. When decommissioning healthcare systems to archive legacy data, there are often significant tradeoffs. For example, sacrificing fidelity (how well the original shape and precision of the data is preserved) for accessibility (how easy it is to get at the needed information). […]. MORE
Not long ago, I shared the results of a survey concluding that healthcare organizations generally felt pretty confident about the state of their cybersecurity defenses, despite having had WannaCry wipe the floor with them just two years before. MORE
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A new report by a security vendor says that it has seen a big increase in the volume of threats against healthcare organizations during the first three quarters of this year. The report, by Malwarebytes, says that it saw a 60% increase of threats at healthcare organizations when comparing all of 2018 with just the […]. MORE
At least not if it’s not Fun Friday leading into Labor Day weekend when we need a little humor after a long week. Healthcare IT Security and Privacy Aaron Miri Amar Yousif Fun Friday Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Passwords Healthcare SecuritySecurity is not a laughing matter. This week’s edition of Fun Friday comes courtesy of Aaron Miri (@AaronMiri). MORE
While their leaders know the potential of a breach remains high, few hospitals are focused on methodically beefing up their cybersecurity as of yet, according to a new survey. Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT LTPAC Security and Privacy Black Book Market Research Chief Information Security Officer CISO Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Cybersecurity Budgets Hospital Cybersecurity Investments Hospital Cybersecurity Vendor Hospital Security MORE
Safe Harbor for Implementing a Government-Recognized Cybersecurity Program On January 5, President Trump signed a new law providing Safe Harbor for HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates that have consistently implemented government-recognized cybersecurity practices. MORE
A new report from a security firm Duo Labs suggests that standard authentication practices may be shifting beyond the password, though it didn’t take a stab at predicting which industries may move most quickly in that direction. To conduct its research, Duo analyzed data from nearly 24 million devices from across its customer base, including […]. MORE
A new survey of healthcare CISOs concluded that the bulk of their organizations saw an increase in cyberattacks over the past year, many of which have grown more cunning over time. Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Security and Privacy Carbon Black Healthcare CISO Healthcare Cybersecurity Best Practices Healthcare Ransonware Hospital Cyberattacks Hospital Cybersecurity Infoblox McAfee NotPetya WannaCry MORE
The following is a guest article by Dr. Bob Monteverdi – Global Healthcare Solutions Leader, Lenovo. Want to know what’s top of mind for Healthcare IT leaders today? MORE
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Things have arguably gotten even worse for health IT leaders as COVID-19 caseloads mount and the need to slap together solutions addressing the pandemic grows. Given this level of chaos, it’s predictable that cyberattackers […]. MORE
Cyber adversaries continue to hone their capabilities and the sophistication of their attack methods, particularly during the pandemic as healthcare organizations are expanding to remote methods of care. As threats evolve to take advantage of health systems under strain, it is […]. MORE
For the 26th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, and we’re taking a look back at the last decade of Health IT. Hard to believe that it’s almost 2020, but as we enter the new decade join us as we look back. Another decade is almost in the books and so we take a look […] We're coming to the end of a decade and a lot has happened with Health IT. Cybersecurity Explosion. Healthcare Consolidation. Big Tech Entering Healthcare. MORE
Readers of this blog know well that hospitals’ cybersecurity measures aren’t exactly impenetrable, as hack after hack attests. Financial analyst firm Moody’s Investors Service has just a released a new report outlining its concerns about the adequacy of hospital cyber-defenses and the consequences facilities could […]. This isn’t just a concern for health system execs, though. MORE
The following is a guest blog post by Scott Ruthe, Chief Information Security Officer and Rick Fitzgerald, Chief Digital Officer at Ciox. MORE
Though the Internet of Things (IoT) is proving its value in many industries, perhaps the most significant benefits to consumers can be found in healthcare. Administration Analytics/Big Data C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Security and Privacy Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare IoT IoT Benefits PwC Rob Mesirow MORE
The following is a guest article by Drex DeFord CI Security’s Chief Healthcare Strategist, and President of Drexio Innovation Network. The optimist in me wanted to believe the stories I read a few weeks ago: several hacker organizations had pledged to lay off healthcare after the pandemic started, but the pessimist cyber-guy in me was […]. MORE
The 21st Century CURES Act Final Rule is a major change for healthcare data interchange. The reason being is because patients are now entitled to use Application Programming Interfaces to download their health data into their application of choice. MORE
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
The following is a guest article by Andy Nieto, Global Healthcare Solutions Manager for Lenovo Health. As healthcare continues its digital transformation journey, providing care is becoming easier and more efficient for providers. Technologies like cloud computing and IoT devices carry inherent risks associated with cybersecurity. But that convenience comes at a cost. That points […].
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Although a new report suggests that the healthcare industry slightly improved its security posture this year compared to last, it warns that increased provider reliance on telehealth since the COVID-19 pandemic now presents a new slate of risks to patient data. WHY IT MATTERS.
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Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
While their leaders know the potential of a breach remains high, few hospitals are focused on methodically beefing up their cybersecurity as of yet, according to a new survey. Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT LTPAC Security and Privacy Black Book Market Research Chief Information Security Officer CISO Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Cybersecurity Budgets Hospital Cybersecurity Investments Hospital Cybersecurity Vendor Hospital Security
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 26, 2019
Not long ago, I shared the results of a survey concluding that healthcare organizations generally felt pretty confident about the state of their cybersecurity defenses, despite having had WannaCry wipe the floor with them just two years before.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
The following is a guest blog post by Justin Campbell, Vice President, Strategy, at Galen Healthcare Solutions. C-Suite Leadership EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT IT Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy Galen Healthcare Solutions Health IT Legacy Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Data Archiving Series Healthcare Scene Featured HIPAA HIPAA Breaches Justin Campbell Legacy Health Systems
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
For the 30th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re doing another edition of Buy or Sell. For those not familiar with this format, we’ll offer up some health IT assertion and then Colin and John will discuss whether they’re buying or selling that assertion and why. Here's a quick summary of the buy or sell items discussed: * Buy or Sell: EHR Vendor Consolidation is a Threat to Healthcare Stability. *
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 5, 2021
In many areas of health IT, experimentation is good and may ultimately be to the benefit of users. On the other hand, when it comes to telehealth security, it’s looking more and more as though establishing routine practices and following security best practices is a good idea.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 25, 2020
The 21st Century CURES Act Final Rule is a major change for healthcare data interchange. The reason being is because patients are now entitled to use Application Programming Interfaces to download their health data into their application of choice.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 29, 2020
Things have arguably gotten even worse for health IT leaders as COVID-19 caseloads mount and the need to slap together solutions addressing the pandemic grows. Given this level of chaos, it’s predictable that cyberattackers […].
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 16, 2019
For the 26th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, and we’re taking a look back at the last decade of Health IT. Hard to believe that it’s almost 2020, but as we enter the new decade join us as we look back. Another decade is almost in the books and so we take a look […] We're coming to the end of a decade and a lot has happened with Health IT. Cybersecurity Explosion. Healthcare Consolidation. Big Tech Entering Healthcare.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 8, 2020
A little while back the government put out a cybersecurity advisory about an “imminent cybercrime threat” that was targeting hospitals using Ryuk ransomware.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 22, 2020
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OCTOBER 28, 2020
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Healthcare IT Today
JULY 31, 2020
The following is a guest article by Dr. Bob Monteverdi – Global Healthcare Solutions Leader, Lenovo. Want to know what’s top of mind for Healthcare IT leaders today?
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
This week’s chat will be hosted by Mich Parker, CISO (@mitchparkerciso) on the topic of “Rethinking Healthcare Security as a Cost Center“. Healthcare Information Security has been considered a nice-to-have.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Seems like a week doesn’t go by with at least one or multiple healthcare systems being compromised by hackers.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Hospital and healthcare services provider Universal Health Services has restored its network after being offline for more than a week in the wake of a massive cyberattack which forced it to shut down systems at locations across the US.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
In discussion of cybersecurity breaches, most people talk about the impact to the organization’s reputation and the financial implications of a breach. Plus, cybersecurity attacks are becoming more and more […].
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 13, 2020
In the case of healthcare, one of the lines of thought has been as to whether or not team members not directly involved in patient care or support need to be located at facilities where it takes place.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 27, 2020
The following is a guest blog post by Scott Ruthe, Chief Information Security Officer and Rick Fitzgerald, Chief Digital Officer at Ciox.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 2, 2020
By Navin Balakrishnaraja, practice director for healthcare IT Services, All Covered (IT services division of Konica Minolta). Technology continues to advance the healthcare industry, providing more precision and improved delivery of care.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 27, 2020
The following is a guest article by Drex DeFord CI Security’s Chief Healthcare Strategist, and President of Drexio Innovation Network. The optimist in me wanted to believe the stories I read a few weeks ago: several hacker organizations had pledged to lay off healthcare after the pandemic started, but the pessimist cyber-guy in me was […].
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Readers of this blog know well that hospitals’ cybersecurity measures aren’t exactly impenetrable, as hack after hack attests. Financial analyst firm Moody’s Investors Service has just a released a new report outlining its concerns about the adequacy of hospital cyber-defenses and the consequences facilities could […]. This isn’t just a concern for health system execs, though.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Cyber adversaries continue to hone their capabilities and the sophistication of their attack methods, particularly during the pandemic as healthcare organizations are expanding to remote methods of care. As threats evolve to take advantage of health systems under strain, it is […].
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 15, 2020
You built a strong IT security environment based on people working from your offices, including firewalls, endpoint protection, access controls, and automated processes that align with your cybersecurity policies. Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System LTPAC Security and Privacy Coronavirus COVID-19 Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Remote Work HIPAA HIPAA Risk Assessment HIPAA Security remote work
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 3, 2020
New research has concluded that healthcare CIOs see analyzing social determinants of health data as a top priority going forward, along with tackling data interoperability and cybersecurity.
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 19, 2020
It is not an overstatement to say that healthcare workers are the real heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ambulatory Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Data Backups Healthcare Ransomware Sean Derrington StorageCraft Telehealth Telemedicine
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 13, 2020
Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy Dustin Hutchison Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Hacked Healthcare Security HIPAA Breaches Hospital Seucrity Pondurance Remote Workforce SecurityThe following is a guest article by Dustin Hutchison, President and COO, Pondurance.
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 20, 2020
Though the Internet of Things (IoT) is proving its value in many industries, perhaps the most significant benefits to consumers can be found in healthcare. Administration Analytics/Big Data C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Security and Privacy Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare IoT IoT Benefits PwC Rob Mesirow
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
A new report by a security vendor says that it has seen a big increase in the volume of threats against healthcare organizations during the first three quarters of this year. The report, by Malwarebytes, says that it saw a 60% increase of threats at healthcare organizations when comparing all of 2018 with just the […].
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Another day, another scheme to profit from the high prices commanded by healthcare data. Ambulatory EMR-EHR Healthcare IT HIM Hospital - Health System IT LTPAC Security and Privacy Cybersecurity Dark Web Etay Maor Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Data Security Healthcare Portals IntSights Master Key Patient Portals Ransomware Threat Intelligence WannaCry
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 30, 2019
A new report from a security firm Duo Labs suggests that standard authentication practices may be shifting beyond the password, though it didn’t take a stab at predicting which industries may move most quickly in that direction. To conduct its research, Duo analyzed data from nearly 24 million devices from across its customer base, including […].
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 8, 2020
Ambulatory Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy FTC Healthcare Cybersecurity HIPAA Breach HIPAA Violation PCI Windows 7 Updates Windows Security Windows Server 2008 UpdatesWhat will your executives, board, and the public think if you report a breach that could have been prevented? If you have Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 systems, doing nothing isn’t an option.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 10, 2019
The following is a guest blog post by Justin Campbell, Vice President, Strategy, at Galen Healthcare Solutions. When decommissioning healthcare systems to archive legacy data, there are often significant tradeoffs. For example, sacrificing fidelity (how well the original shape and precision of the data is preserved) for accessibility (how easy it is to get at the needed information). […].
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 30, 2019
At least not if it’s not Fun Friday leading into Labor Day weekend when we need a little humor after a long week. Healthcare IT Security and Privacy Aaron Miri Amar Yousif Fun Friday Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Passwords Healthcare SecuritySecurity is not a laughing matter. This week’s edition of Fun Friday comes courtesy of Aaron Miri (@AaronMiri).
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 17, 2019
A new survey of healthcare CISOs concluded that the bulk of their organizations saw an increase in cyberattacks over the past year, many of which have grown more cunning over time. Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Security and Privacy Carbon Black Healthcare CISO Healthcare Cybersecurity Best Practices Healthcare Ransonware Hospital Cyberattacks Hospital Cybersecurity Infoblox McAfee NotPetya WannaCry
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 11, 2021
Safe Harbor for Implementing a Government-Recognized Cybersecurity Program On January 5, President Trump signed a new law providing Safe Harbor for HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates that have consistently implemented government-recognized cybersecurity practices.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 28, 2020
"Cybersecurity isn’t always a priority when it comes to healthcare, but it should be. The consequences of cyber risks can be incredibly severe as healthcare data is particularly personal and sensitive," said Kelly Rozumalski, secure connected health director at Booz Allen, in a statement to Healthcare IT News. WHY IT MATTERS. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.
Enzyme Health
MARCH 27, 2019
Blog Login Sign Up 9 Best Telemedicine Newsletters You Should Be Reading to Keep Up With the Industry Enzyme Health Team March 27, 2019 In an industry that can feel isolating, it’s important to keep connected. While the field helps bridge the gap between patients and healthcare professionals in a way that was not previously possible, it can have the opposite effect on remote workers. Healthcare Innovation Group Healthcare Innovation’s mission is right in its name.
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