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Cybersecurity Challenges in Telemedicine and How to Keep Virtual Appointments Secure

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by John Funk, Creative Consultant at SevenAtoms Telemedicine has completely changed the healthcare game, allowing you to chat with your doctor from the comfort of your couch goodbye waiting rooms, traffic jams, and awkward small talk! Just you, your Wi-Fi, and the doctor on screen.

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Telehealth is biggest threat to healthcare cybersecurity, says report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"These devices enable remote connections between patients and healthcare providers while reducing contact, ultimately helping to limit the spread of COVID-19," they said. they also create data security and privacy risks as malicious actors attempt to infiltrate the devices to obtain health information."

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

Healthcare IT Today

In the first half of the year alone, we saw major incidents like the Change Healthcare breach , which affected up to one-third of Americans , and the Ascension ransomware attack , which disrupted hospital operations across the U.S., impacting electronic health records and patient portals. Healthcare now accounts for 23% of all U.S.

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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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Secure Your Healthcare Organization with Better Cyber Resilience

Healthcare IT Today

For healthcare organizations, this is critical to prevent interruptions to patient care or breaches of sensitive health information. With strong endpoint protection, healthcare providers can ensure that even in the event of an attempted breach, medical devices and data systems remain secure and operational.

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9 Best Telemedicine Newsletters You Should Be Reading to Keep Up With the Industry

Enzyme Health

Close For Clinicians For Employers Telehealth Jobs Family Medicine General Practice Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioners Family Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistants Psychiatry / Mental Health Hospitalist Dont see your specialty? Working in telemedicine can leave you feeling disconnected from others.

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The Double-Edged Sword of RPM: Benefits and Security Risks to Consider

Healthcare IT Today

Securing RPM Implementation Against Cyberthreats The healthcare industry has become a prime target for cyberattacks, with patient data fetching high prices on the dark web. RPM systems introduce new vulnerabilities, as sensitive health information is transmitted wirelessly from patients’ homes.