Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 15, 2025

About Ty Greenhalgh Ty Greenhalgh is the Industry Principal of Healthcare at Claroty and an “Ambassador” with the HHS 405(d) Task Group, contributing to the development of HPH-CPGs and the Landscape Analysis. Additionally, he serves as a member of the HSCC Cyber Working Group.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 22, 2025

As these threats intensify, its imperative for healthcare organizations to act swiftly and decisively to protect patient safety and their operations. The High Cost of Healthcare Cybersecurity Breaches The hazards of hackers using compromised medical equipment go much beyond typical data leaks.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 26, 2019

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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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 10, 2025

Key steps include segmenting networks to keep sensitive data separate, controlling data movement, and using access controls like role-based permissions and security groups. Fortunately, many best practices for cloud security mirror those used for on-site systems. Third-party vendor risks are another critical security concern.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 19, 2023

When it comes to cybersecurity, it is important for organizations to take a proactive approach and implement strong safeguards to protect against potential threats. Healthcare cybersecurity refers to the measures and practices put in place to protect sensitive data and systems within the healthcare industry.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2025

Cybersecurity was a leading topic in 2024. In February Change Healthcare experienced a cybersecurity incident that crippled electronic payments and medical claims at UnitedHealth Group (Change Healthcares parent company).

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Lloyd Price

JUNE 18, 2023

Exec Summary: There have been 49 healthcare cybersecurity M&A deals this year as of June 18, 2023. The most active acquirers in the healthcare cybersecurity M&A space in 2023 have been Symphony Technology Group (10 deals), Thoma Bravo (7 deals), and Insight Partners (6 deals). To reduce competition.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 4, 2024

Healthcare cybersecurity vendor Clearwater integrated PCI 4.0 Sales Connecticut-based medical group Prime HealthCare implemented athenahealth. Group purchasing organization NeuroNet chose Jaan Health for proactive chronic care management. and NIST CSF 2.0 standards into its IRM|Performance module.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

CMS’s Survey and Certification Group published a memo sent to all state survey agency directors at the end of December regarding Texting of Patient Information among Healthcare Providers. The Harlow Group LLC. David Harlow The Harlow Group LLC Health Care Law and Consulting. most hospitals). David Harlow.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The following is a guest article by Matt Murren, Co-Founder and CEO at True North Modern healthcare groups depend on dozens of vendors, from EHR and other software companies to imaging services and medical device manufacturers. Healthcare groups are no stranger to issues of liability.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

When considering healthcare cybersecurity best practices, HIPAA security risk assessments and HIPAA remediation plans are essential. With October being “Cybersecurity Awareness Month,” security education and planning should be at the top of the list for many healthcare businesses. . Compliancy Group can help!

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 23, 2023

He got reactions from the leaders of the five designated QHINs , along with two groups that should finish the QHIN application process shortly – and got everyone to share things that people don’t understand (yet) about QHINs. Read more… A Three-Pronged Approach to Fortifying Healthcare Cybersecurity.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Risk management vendor Censinet, KLAS Research, the AHA, and others are launching Wave 3 of The Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study. Drummond Group unveiled FHIR Client Certification Program , which will enter its pilot phase on Oct. HCPLAN also added the advocacy group Accountable for Health.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Two-thirds of of healthcare cybersecurity decision makers said senior leadership teams continues to underestimate cyberthreats to their organization , according to a survey from Google subsidiary Mandiant. Regional group purchasing organization United Iroquois Shared Services chose SpendMend for cost optimization.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 16, 2023

At the company’s User Group Meeting, Colin Hung discussed initial reactions to NextGen’s ambient clinical voice solution with Chief Growth & Strategy Officer Sri Velamoor. Read more… The Crucial Role of Dual Incident Response Playbooks in Healthcare Cybersecurity.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dotty Bollinger, JD, Healthcare Compliance Consultant, Compliancy Group The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reached a settlement with Doctors’ Management Services after the healthcare vendor succumbed to a ransomware attack.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 18, 2025

However, achieving true de-identification in healthcare is complex due to the detailed nature of medical data, and re-identification risks must be carefully managed.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 20, 2023

Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration chose HHS Technology Group to streamline Medicaid provider management. ChristianaCare CISO Anahi Santiago received the Routhy Award , given to one healthcare cybersecurity professional each year. Arkansas-based Conway OB-GYN Clinic implemented eClinicalWorks EHR.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

AUGUST 24, 2022

The current NIST cybersecurity framework explains cybersecurity best practices but still lacks information on the practical application of these standards. The revision is more actionable so that health care organizations can improve their cybersecurity posture and comply with the Security Rule. Contributed by Compliancy Group.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Moreover, healthcare providers are considered to be critical infrastructure , which includes systems and assets vital to national security, economic stability, public health, and safety. Cyberattacks in the healthcare sector can cause widespread disruption, attracting both criminal groups and state-sponsored attackers.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 24, 2023

In this video, two cybersecurity experts advise healthcare organizations not to fret over AI and advanced attacks, but to shore up the “basic fundamentals”: training against phishing attacks, practicing responses to attacks, and proven cyber technologies. Figure out who is most likely to be attacked.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

According to a new report by IntSights, a global threat intelligence firm, an emerging group of cybercriminals is auctioning off master […]. This time, the industry is confronting a new wave of cybercrime in which intruders are selling access to patient portals.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 3, 2020

New research has concluded that healthcare CIOs see analyzing social determinants of health data as a top priority going forward, along with tackling data interoperability and cybersecurity. The focus group study, which was conducted by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, involved bringing together a group of CIOs who were members of CHIME.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

CMS’s Survey and Certification Group published a memo sent to all state survey agency directors at the end of December regarding Texting of Patient Information among Healthcare Providers. The Harlow Group LLC. David Harlow The Harlow Group LLC Health Care Law and Consulting. most hospitals). David Harlow.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

CMS’s Survey and Certification Group published a memo sent to all state survey agency directors at the end of December regarding Texting of Patient Information among Healthcare Providers. The Harlow Group LLC. David Harlow The Harlow Group LLC Health Care Law and Consulting. most hospitals). David Harlow.

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

CMS’s Survey and Certification Group published a memo sent to all state survey agency directors at the end of December regarding Texting of Patient Information among Healthcare Providers. The Harlow Group LLC. David Harlow The Harlow Group LLC Health Care Law and Consulting. most hospitals). most hospitals).

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

CMS’s Survey and Certification Group published a memo sent to all state survey agency directors at the end of December regarding Texting of Patient Information among Healthcare Providers. The Harlow Group LLC. David Harlow The Harlow Group LLC Health Care Law and Consulting. most hospitals). This is clear.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 20, 2024

In search of an answer to this question, we reached out to our brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community at HIMSS 24. Steve Gravely, Founder and CEO at Gravely Group For me, it’s all about TEFCA. Brian Golumbeck, Healthcare Cybersecurity Leader at Optiv We believe that securing AI is the second thing in line behind AI.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It’s amazing how many examples there are in healthcare where we don’t listen to patients. ” This group is growing as technology empowers them. Fox offered some really practical insights into what a healthcare organization can do to better listen to patients. What do you think of these 4 suggestions?

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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

MARCH 11, 2024

Furthermore, exploring alternatives to traditional cyber insurance, such as captive insurance or risk retention groups, presents an innovative way to manage risks and costs. These measures include regular backups, MFA, updated networks and systems, employee training, and so on.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 24, 2024

hospitals were targeted by a Russian hacktivist group , including Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania, and Atlanticare in New Jersey. Financial agency Fitch Ratings warned that hospitals could face repercussions from successful cyberattacks following a spate of DDoS attacks last year. Over a dozen U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 4, 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. As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

While SMBs may struggle to implement these resources independently, many can partner with Association Health Plans, Trusts, and other multiple employer groups that often have access to HITRUST-certified systems and processes.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 18, 2023

Announcements from HIMSS Lack of staff is the top barrier to robust cybersecurity for 61% of healthcare organizations, according to the HIMSS 2022 Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey Report. You can also visit our HIMSS23 page to see all our coverage of health IT’s biggest event.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 8, 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. Riccardo Butta, President of the Americas at Stevanato Group In 2024, we can expect progress around men’s health, specifically in prostate cancer.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 7, 2024

United Healthcare (Change Healthcare’s parent company) estimates mitigating the damage could cost up to $1.6 That doesn’t include the $22 million in bitcoin as ransom Change Healthcare paid to BlackCat, the ransomware group responsible for the attack.

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