Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Employees are often the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain, inadvertently responsible for sharing passwords, inadvertently downloading malware, opening phishing emails, and other cybersecurity gaffes. Annual cybersecurity employee training is a good step towards practicing solid cybersecurity hygiene.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 17, 2023

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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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 16, 2024

Lastly, most healthcare IT expenditure over the last ten years has been focused on digitizing patient records, and investment in cybersecurity capability has lagged other industries. Threat actors know healthcare is a prime target for extortion and target them accordingly. Conduct cybersecurity training for employees.

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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

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 News - Telehealth

JANUARY 13, 2023

Healthcare IT News interviewed Reimer to discuss in detail these issues and programs, and additionally get some tips from him on one of his focus areas, information security preparedness. Sanford Health is also focused on building a new pipeline of high-paying and rewarding, meaningful careers in healthcare cybersecurity.

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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

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 2, 2023

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. Brian Selfridge, Healthcare Cybersecurity & Risk Leader at CORL Technologies.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 29, 2024

As this convergence accelerates, so too must the cybersecurity posture of healthcare organizations to mitigate the risks associated with third-party integrations and data sharing. Building a resilient cybersecurity framework requires a multifaceted approach that encompasses people, processes, and technology.

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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. 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

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. A KLAS executive survey reports that the number of healthcare organizations deploying generative AI will at least double in the next year.

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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

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

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. Updating cybersecurity software regularly is essential against digital threats.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to tell us about new innovations in these fields. Big News From the ONC Meeting: QHINs, TEFCA, and HTI-1.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

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. Additionally, hospitals and health systems will explore new training and upskilling programs to ensure teams are ready for the influx of automation.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 15, 2024

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. Especially in the healthcare and life sciences industry, organizations are realizing that technology is not the answer to every problem.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In the search for some of these answers to help ease your burden, we have reached out to our incredibly brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community for their insights on communication platforms. Doug Parent, CEO at RingRx Security and privacy considerations are paramount in healthcare IT communication platforms.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

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. Our healthcare system is breaking under the weight of the physician-centric model.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. Be sure to check out all of Healthcare IT Today’s value based care content and all of our other 2024 healthcare IT predictions.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

We also know there is a global talent shortage and skills gap when it comes to cybersecurity. Critical infrastructure industries, especially healthcare, should be investing in hiring and training cybersecurity staff that can implement, manage, and update the devices and networks supporting critical day-to-day operations. .

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

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. Data quality, reliability, and representativeness standards are also impacting how companies perform validation and verification of code and train their data sets.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

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. But what most healthcare professionals don’t realize is that AI can do so much more than respond to patient messages.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

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. Training AI models on all that data. As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. One big health data target in 2024?

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