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More Evidence That Healthcare Cybersecurity Could Stand To Be Tightened Up Quite A Bit

Healthcare IT Today

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. The survey, […].

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Bonus Features – February 19, 2023 – 80% of orgs collect SDOH data but struggle to make use of it, 2 in 3 cybersecurity pros say their orgs underestimate threats, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. The bad news: Organizations face multiple challenges in collecting, coding, and using SDOH data.

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Security Budgets Level, Attacks Increasing – No Wonder Healthcare Cybersecurity Efforts Are Inadequate

Healthcare IT Today

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.

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Three Ways Healthcare Organizations Can Improve System Security Right Now

Healthcare IT Today

A report by Moody’s labeled the healthcare industry as “cyber poor,” saying it needs to increase security investments to effectively protect patient data. A recent Salesforce survey of 400 U.S.

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Mysteries Solved: Telehealth, Data Security and Privacy

Healthcare IT Today

A January 2020 survey by the American College of Physicians (ACP) showed an increase in usage […]. The following is a guest article by Gerry Blass, President and CEO at ComplyAssistant and Donna Grindle, Founder and CEO at Kardon. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telehealth applications and services was on the rise.

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Healthcare: The Path of Least Resistance for Cybercriminals

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The repercussions of healthcare breaches are far-reaching, encompassing financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities for affected organizations. The Ponemon Institute reveals that more than 20% of surveyed healthcare provider organizations report increased patient mortality rates following cyberattacks.

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Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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Rajesh Viswanathan, Chief Technology Officer at Inovalon With the emergence of generative AI in 2023, the adoption of these technologies in healthcare is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. A KLAS executive survey reports that the number of healthcare organizations deploying generative AI will at least double in the next year.