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What’s Next for Healthcare Cybersecurity After a Tumultuous 2024?

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The following is a guest article by Andrew Costis, Engineering Manager of the Adversary Research Team at AttackIQ The healthcare sector continues to face a wave of cyber incidents, with 2024 marking a year of heightened attacks.

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The Role Of AI In Healthcare Cybersecurity: Enhancing Threat Detection

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The following is a guest article by Nagaraj Kuppuswamy, Co-Founder and CEO at Beaconer The healthcare industry has become a major target for cybercriminals in recent years. At the same time, many healthcare networks rely on outdated technology and lack the cybersecurity resources and expertise found in other industries.

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Why Human Error is Just as Risky As Ransomware for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 14, 2021

The following is a guest article by Tim Sadler, CEO of Tessian. Ransomware attacks continue to plague the healthcare industry. In all, cyberattacks on healthcare more than doubled last year, with ransomware making up 28% of those attacks. But healthcare IT leaders have another cybersecurity challenge to overcome: human error.

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Guide to a Proactive Healthcare Cybersecurity Stance

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 25, 2024

The following is a guest article by Troy Hawes, Managing Director at Moss Adams The recent cybersecurity attack against Change Healthcare caused dramatic disruptions to one of the nation’s largest prescription processors.

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The Crucial Role of Dual Incident Response Playbooks in Healthcare Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The following is a guest article by Anis Trabelsi, C hief Information Officer at Palomar Health As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of a large hospital system, it is my responsibility to lead the charge in cybersecurity preparedness, and I have done this through a nuanced approach to incident response planning.

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Healthcare IT is Changing, Fast

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The following is a guest article by Tim Bowe, CEO at Full Spectrum Throughout the past few decades, we have seen cycles within the healthcare information systems space related to the pressure associated with changing technologies, but that pressure is now greater than ever before.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity – Familiar and Unfamiliar Risks?

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. But that convenience comes at a cost.

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Ransomware, Cloud, and Phishing: Decoding this Year’s Cybersecurity Landscape

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The following is a guest article by Jason Griffin, MBA, CISM, Managing Director of Digital Health Strategy and Cyber Security Practice Leader at Nordic Consulting Over my 25-plus years working in healthcare information technology, I’ve witnessed firsthand the exponential growth of the threat landscape.

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Why HHS’ Cybersecurity Concept Paper Falls Short for Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

The following is a guest article by Chris Bowen, Founder and CISO at ClearDATA The recent Cybersecurity concept paper from HHS, while a gesture towards progress, falls critically short of what’s imperative in today’s climate. Here I agree – we can use all the help we can get.

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Weekly Roundup – February 17, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

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. Our latest topic for the Healthcare IT Today community was the topics that leaders can’t afford to ignore.

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State of Healthcare Today: IT Leaders Speak Out

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?

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Mitigating Cyberattacks can be a Life-or-Death Situation

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The following is a guest article by Mike Crouse, Director of Insider Risk at Everfox Ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector continue to grow, with incidents nearly doubling from 2022 to 2023—a concerning figure considering their potential to leave patients in life-or-death situations.

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Bonus Features – August 4, 2024 – 60% of consumers are willing to use AI tools to get answers to health questions, GE and AWS partnering to build generative AI for diagnostics, plus 23 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 4, 2024

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Healthcare cybersecurity vendor Clearwater integrated PCI 4.0 and NIST CSF 2.0

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Three Steps to Unlock the Power of AI for Healthcare Transformation

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The following is a guest article by Emmanuelle Hose, Global Vice President of Industry Solutions at Rimini Street The use of AI in the healthcare market is booming , having reached $22,449.3 Healthcare organizations are increasingly pressured to innovate and adapt, all while still managing IT costs. annually through 2030.

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Bonus Features – March 17, 2024 – 65% of nurses think AI will negatively impact healthcare, 14% of EHRs have known cybersecurity vulnerabilities, plus 24 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 17, 2024

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. People Insurer Evry Health appointed Christina Rassi as Chief Growth Officer.

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Best Cybersecurity Practices for Patient Data Sharing in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The following is a guest article by Alexander Norell, Senior Director and Global Security Architect at VikingCloud One cannot overstate the benefits of data sharing in healthcare, which grows more prevalent as the years pass and technologies make the process more seamless. They also cause reputational damage.

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Connected Medical Devices—the Next Target for Ransomware Attacks

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 27, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ryan Witt, Healthcare Cybersecurity Leader at Proofpoint The Internet of Medical Things, or IoMT, is a deep web of interconnected devices that increasingly plays a vital role in care delivery. The stakes are simply too high.

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Weekly Roundup – April 27, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 27, 2024

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. NextGen’s Investments in Mobile, Cybersecurity, and Interoperability. Read more… A Guide to Proactive Healthcare Cybersecurity.

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Weekly Roundup – December 23, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 23, 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. Read more… A Three-Pronged Approach to Fortifying Healthcare Cybersecurity. Planning this properly requires the right technology.

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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

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Please include any relevant links and let us know if news is under embargo.

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Weekly Roundup – December 16, 2023

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.

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How Healthcare Organizations Can Reduce Risk with Zero Trust

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The following is a guest article by Peter Newton, Senior Director of Products and Solutions at Fortinet Personal medical and financial data is incredibly valuable, which is why healthcare organizations are high-value targets for cybercriminals.

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Cybersecurity Resilience in Healthcare Can Save Lives

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 10, 2024

The following is a guest article by Mary Lou Prevost, Group VP at Splunk Recently, we’ve witnessed a global increase of cyberattacks across the healthcare sector, including insurance providers, hospitals, and other services critical to maintaining health. The only solution is to establish a posture of cyber resilience.

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Weekly Roundup – June 3, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 3, 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. Healthcare Innovation: Disrupting Traditional Models and Understanding Regulations. Read more… Is AI Eating Healthcare ?

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The New Healthcare Truths of 2022

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2022

The following is a guest article by Mike Noshay, MSE, Founder and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Verinovum. This time last year, we healthcare leaders were excited to be looking ahead to 2021 and leaving 2020 firmly behind us. But our dreams of putting the pandemic in the past were put on pause. Now, […].

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Bonus Features – April 30, 2023 – 68% of providers say improving patient collections is a high priority, hospital expenses have increased 2x the Medicare IPPS reimbursement rate since 2019, and more

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 30, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Provider data management company Kyruus hired Peter Boumenot as Chief Product Officer.

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How Healthcare Organizations Can Deploy Data Security More Holistically To Prevent Third-Party Breaches

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 20, 2024

The following is a guest article by Asaf Kochan, Co-Founder and President at Sentra The hardest part about securing sensitive healthcare data is continuously knowing where sensitive data resides and who has access to it.

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Making Healthcare Device Asset Management Efficient with Security Tech

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The following is a guest article by Wes Wright , Chief Healthcare Officer at Ordr The number of connected devices in a healthcare facility has increased dramatically in the past few years. Everything from handheld tablets, to surgical tools, to MRI machines connect to a facility’s network.

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Bonus Features – September 24, 2023 – 72 percent of patients say affordability is the biggest challenge for paying medical bills

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. HCPLAN also added the advocacy group Accountable for Health.

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Navigating Cybersecurity In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 2, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. 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.

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Weekly Roundup – May 20, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 20, 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. Read more… Working Together for Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity. Read more… How Were the Spring Health IT Conferences ?

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How To Safeguard Healthcare Data and Systems in The Digital Age

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The following is a guest article by Pukar Hamal, Founder and CEO at SecurityPal While Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have made managing data easier, they’ve also become a prime target for cybercriminals. This highlights the urgent need to protect patient information by implementing robust cybersecurity measures.

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Bonus Features – August 20, 2023 – Healthcare orgs only use 57% of their data to drive decision-making, digital health is well represented on the Inc. 5000 list, and more

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 20, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received a $3.7

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Bonus Features – April 23, 2023 – 77% of doctors are confident in a chatbot’s ability to assess patients’ symptoms, only 7% of executives very satisfied with patient-facing payment products, plus additional news from HIMSS 2023

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 23, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Noyo achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance for its benefits data management platform.

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

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 1, 2023

The following is a guest article by Preston Duren, Vice President of Cybersecurity Operations at Fortified Health Security The need for adequate cybersecurity has never been higher for the nation’s hospitals and health systems.

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Weekly Roundup – September 7, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

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. How the Mayo Clinic Platform Integrates Healthcare AI Innovation. Read more… Healthcare IT Today Podcast : The Death of Retail Health.

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Four Tasks that Might Save You from Cybersecurity Landmines In The “New-Normal”

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.

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Ensuring the Security and Privacy of Patient Data while Managing Large Volumes of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 10, 2024

How can healthcare organizations ensure the security and privacy of patient data while managing large volumes of electronic health records (EHRs) ? We reached out to our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community for their insights into this question and the following is what they had to share.

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The Critical Need for Fully Secure Networks for Remote Data Sharing

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 23, 2022

The following is a guest article by Lucio Lanza, Managing Partner at Lanza techVentures, David Stewart, CEO at Approov. Covid compelled healthcare providers and consumers to accelerate their digital transformation and they did, creating dramatic changes in behavior patterns.

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Addressing Clinical Staffing Shortages in Healthcare: The Crucial Role of IT Investment

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 17, 2023

The following is a guest article by Doug McDonald, Director of Technology in the Office of the CTO at Extreme Networks In healthcare, clinical staffing shortages can significantly impact the quality of patient care and the overall efficiency of healthcare organizations.

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Tech On the Front Lines: 3 Things Healthcare Organizations Must Do to Improve Security

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 23, 2021

The following is a guest article by Rom Hendler, CEO and Co-Founder at Trustifi. The past year has brought some sobering statistics to light regarding healthcare cybersecurity. Despite HIPAA and its strict regulations, reports show a staggering 25% increase in data breaches throughout the industry in the past year.

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Don’t Let the Adversary Operate In Your Blind Spot

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 3, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dave Bailey, VP of Security Services at Clearwater. Today’s adversaries are successfully taking advantage of a user’s likelihood to open a malicious file, click a malicious link, or steal a user’s identity to launch disruptive and potentially destructive attacks.

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Why Healthcare Organizations Must Incorporate Data Privacy into Their Cybersecurity Strategies – and How to Do It

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 27, 2021

The following is a guest article by Monique Becenti, Security Strategist, Pondurance. Healthcare organizations continue to represent a prime target for hackers – if not the leading one: The average cost of a breach for the industry now stands at $7.13

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Weekly Roundup – June 1, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 1, 2024

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 talk about interesting AI use cases. Innovation on Full Display at eHealth2024.

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What’s Next for Healthcare Cybersecurity After a Tumultuous 2024?

The Role Of AI In Healthcare Cybersecurity: Enhancing Threat Detection

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Ransomware, Cloud, and Phishing: Decoding this Year’s Cybersecurity Landscape

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Weekly Roundup – February 17, 2024

State of Healthcare Today: IT Leaders Speak Out

Mitigating Cyberattacks can be a Life-or-Death Situation

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Three Steps to Unlock the Power of AI for Healthcare Transformation

Bonus Features – March 17, 2024 – 65% of nurses think AI will negatively impact healthcare, 14% of EHRs have known cybersecurity vulnerabilities, plus 24 more stories

Best Cybersecurity Practices for Patient Data Sharing in Healthcare

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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

Weekly Roundup – December 16, 2023

How Healthcare Organizations Can Reduce Risk with Zero Trust

Cybersecurity Resilience in Healthcare Can Save Lives

Weekly Roundup – June 3, 2023

The New Healthcare Truths of 2022

Bonus Features – April 30, 2023 – 68% of providers say improving patient collections is a high priority, hospital expenses have increased 2x the Medicare IPPS reimbursement rate since 2019, and more

How Healthcare Organizations Can Deploy Data Security More Holistically To Prevent Third-Party Breaches

Making Healthcare Device Asset Management Efficient with Security Tech

Bonus Features – September 24, 2023 – 72 percent of patients say affordability is the biggest challenge for paying medical bills

Navigating Cybersecurity In Healthcare

Weekly Roundup – May 20, 2023

How To Safeguard Healthcare Data and Systems in The Digital Age

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Weekly Roundup – September 7, 2024

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Ensuring the Security and Privacy of Patient Data while Managing Large Volumes of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

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Addressing Clinical Staffing Shortages in Healthcare: The Crucial Role of IT Investment

Tech On the Front Lines: 3 Things Healthcare Organizations Must Do to Improve Security

Don’t Let the Adversary Operate In Your Blind Spot

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