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However, there are five best practices that HCPs should follow when working with these companies to ensure their healthcare data is secure. When performing due diligence on a healthcare cybersecurity provider, HCPs or other medical institutions should thoroughly research the company’s background and experience.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2023

These include a lack of standard data formats, limited ability to integrate with EHR systems or share with community-based organizations, and insufficient training on how to code social determinants.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Consider partnering with a cybersecurity consultant to support this process, as they will be able to compare current security measures against industry standards and best practices. Conduct cybersecurity training for employees. Doing so raises awareness about phishing scams and other common attack vectors.

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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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Hospitals and other healthcare organizations must be proactive in protecting their patients’ data by training staff on proper security procedures and investing in strong malware protection. Training employees on cybersecurity policies and procedures.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

As part of our virtual care initiative, Sanford Health will focus on expanding access, improving the patient experience, advancing innovation through new research, attracting and training a new generation of clinicians, and sharing learning opportunities through an education institute.

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MAY 20, 2023

Read more… Working Together for Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity. Erik Decker at Intermountain Health and Ed Gaudet at Censinet sat down with John to discuss two initiatives to encourage collaboration among cybersecurity stakeholders, improve visibility into cybersecurity risks, and fight back against cyberattacks.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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JANUARY 2, 2023

Other crucial steps include staying up-to-date on current security policies, making adjustments as needed to organizational strategies, and conducting regular trainings and security breach simulations to teach employees how to best handle a threat when it arises.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

A KLAS executive survey reports that the number of healthcare organizations deploying generative AI will at least double in the next year. Check out our community’s predictions below and be sure to add your own thoughts and/or places you disagree with these predictions in the comments and on social media.

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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. Hackers are finding holes in the gaps created by fragmented systems.

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DECEMBER 16, 2023

Read more… The Crucial Role of Dual Incident Response Playbooks in Healthcare Cybersecurity. Healthcare organizations increasingly face fines when data breaches are the result of a ransomware attack , noted Dotty Bollinger at Compliancy Group. Read more… How Conversational AI Makes Healthcare More Personal.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Additionally, hospitals and health systems will explore new training and upskilling programs to ensure teams are ready for the influx of automation. Organizations need to remember that technology requires a workforce that supports integration and is onboard to learn and train to effectively use the technology.

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Professionals can get cybersecurity training to prevent IT damage in their systems and educate clients and patients about healthcare cybersecurity. As a professional, employ good telephone security practices, including appropriate text messaging software.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Healthcare CIOs and CTOs will begin implementing a data analytics platform strategy combining data from different sources (IoT, EMR, ERP) in 2024, with hopes of using this platform to feed the many AI algorithms that promise improved operational and clinical outcomes.

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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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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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JANUARY 16, 2024

Health coaches will become the most important lever in reversing the chronic disease epidemic: In the US, not only do we have a physician shortage, but they’re also costly and often don’t have the time nor training when it comes to nutrition and behavior change.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

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 Telehealth and VR Predictions Value Based Care Predictions And now, check out our community’s Value Based Care predictions.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Data quality, reliability, and representativeness standards are also impacting how companies perform validation and verification of code and train their data sets. Vendor oversight and control are also key topics such as monitoring and documenting results, corrective actions, and ensuring intended results are achieved.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Training AI models on all that data. Health organizations are making it a strategic priority to extract more value from the volumes of data they’re moving to the cloud. One big health data target in 2024? To make it happen, however, they’ll first need to untangle a rat’s nest of messy data.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

They need to establish guardrails to ensure their patient or member data does not wind up on systems or in training data where it shouldn’t be, and to ensure bots are accurate and unbiased. But it is important that they approach Gen AI in a way that will scale in a responsible and compliant way.

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