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Healthcare Cybersecurity – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

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.

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Despite Preponderance of Threats, Healthcare Cybersecurity Budgets Still Tight

Healthcare IT Today

While last year was disastrous for healthcare security incidents, it seems that cybersecurity budgets still haven’t risen to meet demand.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Is Difficult to Maintain, How a Security Operations Center Can Help

Healthcare IT Today

However, given the sensitive nature of healthcare data and the increasing frequency of cyberattacks targeting the healthcare sector, every hospital should consider establishing or partnering with a SOC. The decision to establish a SOC should not be based solely on the size of the organization.

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Woebot Health Named “Best Overall Mental Health Solution” in 2023 MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program

Digital Health Global

Woebot is a mental health ally that meets people where they are and supports them through life’s journey,” said James Johnson, managing director, MedTech Breakthrough. This year’s program attracted more than 4,000 nominations from over 17 different countries throughout the world. For more information visit MedTechBreakthrough.com.

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Healthcare Security and Risk – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

For example, a report from Sophos found that 66% of healthcare organizations reported ransomware attacks last year, jumping from 34% in 2020. In 2023, health systems must make cybersecurity a top priority, otherwise, they will be putting patient data at risk. Will LaSala, Field CTO at OneSpan.

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Here’s What to Expect from IoMT Cybersecurity in 2024

Healthcare IT Today

The 2023 PATCH Act requires manufacturers to meet criteria for the cybersecurity and transparency of their products and to support them with security patches across their full lifecycles. Almost half of those HDOs suffered a data breach. Government requirements enforcing baseline security on medical devices have only recently arrived.

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Fortifying Healthcare Against Critical Cybersecurity Threats: A Three-Pronged Approach

Healthcare IT Today

In the context of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other growing, changing regulations, IAM practices are necessary to fortify defenses while also meeting regulatory requirements.