Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Look for HIPAA compliance, EPCS compliance, HITRUST certification, ONC Certified HIT certification, SOC-2 Type II certification, and more. These practices play a critical role in maintaining data accuracy and compliance with regulations like HIPAA, while EMR and PM systems ensure data is encrypted and accessible through role-based controls.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare The healthcare sector is uniquely vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches. 2023 was a record year, with 114 data breaches of 100,000 or more records reported to The HIPAA Journal. Cybercriminals are drawn to healthcare data as bees are to honey.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 14, 2021

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. According to Verizon’s 2021 Data […].

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Are there standardized protocols for data collection that ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA? As healthcare leaders integrate advanced AI solutions within their enterprise, ensuring data integrity from the outset is a critical step in successful AI implementation.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 30, 2024

However, without the proper resources, it’s nearly impossible for healthcare organizations to successfully safeguard patient data, especially with evolving cyber threats and increasing regulatory pressures. Together, alongside our healthcare practitioners, we’re able to confront these issues head-on.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

First and foremost, if you’re treating patients, there should be a clear mandate for certain minimum cybersecurity standards. For example, in the healthcare industry, we have to abide by HIPAA — a law that helps protect the privacy and security of people’s health information.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 27, 2025

Most importantly, organizations can demonstrate enhanced HIPAA compliance through detailed access logs and stronger authentication protocols. Healthcare leaders no longer need to choose between security and efficiency. Operations can measure time saved in patient registration and equipment tracking.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

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

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 6, 2022

Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR and SOC. Looks like a great opportunity for those with experience with healthcare security. As always, you can search our Health IT job board for a variety of jobs from leading companies in the industry. Licensure/Certification: CISSP-ISSAP.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Navigating HIPAA Compliance: A Foundation for Protecting Patient Data For healthcare organizations, staying compliant with HIPAA is essential to safeguard patient data. And don’t forget to regularly review and update access permissions as roles and responsibilities change.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Intersection of HIPPA and AI Solutions When it comes to healthcare, specifically the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, we need to consider two critical concepts before we look at AI solutions developed by a vendor in the HIPAA realm. So, HIPAA may not apply.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 20, 2024

As protected health information (PHI) and other types of patient data have been digitized and so frequently accessed, shared, and copied across multiple systems, the risk of interception or unauthorized access is heightened. This ensures each user has the appropriate access permissions to minimize unauthorized data exposure.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

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

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. New HIPAA Security Rule – and Enforcement – Is Coming in 2024. Read more… A Three-Pronged Approach to Fortifying Healthcare Cybersecurity.

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JULY 8, 2024

Exec Summary: Healthcare cybersecurity is a vital field safeguarding electronic patient information, medical devices, and healthcare systems from cyberattacks. Availability: Guarantees that authorised personnel can access critical healthcare systems and patient data whenever needed, preventing disruptions due to cyberattacks.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

a proven track record of building and guiding diverse teams toward actionable goals (PCI, HIPAA, GLBA, etc.) About Marc Johnson Marc is a performance-driven, C-level information security leader with a long history of driving complex, enterprise-scale technology security programs envisioning to value realization. and results.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 23, 2021

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. The following is a guest article by Rom Hendler, CEO and Co-Founder at Trustifi.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 3, 2023

Before his role at Clearwater, Dave served as the Director of Technology and Security at Mary Washington Healthcare, where he was responsible for technology leadership and served as the HIPAA Security Officer.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The following is a guest blog post by Justin Campbell, Vice President, Strategy, at Galen Healthcare Solutions. According to an investigation by ProPublica and German radio and TV network Bayerischer Rundfunk, medical data of more than 5MM U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 28, 2025

As you develop your strategy, prioritize EHR safety by choosing a HIPAA-, HITECH-, and FedRAMP-certified EHR. Look for a vendor that demonstrates an eye toward cybersecurity by having robust security measures in place and explore their audit process for further reassurance.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

It also means regularly testing and reviewing their devices against HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, and other healthcare security, privacy, and compliance frameworks. The combined efforts of strong technical measures, continuous vigilance, and industry collaboration are essential to safeguarding the future of wearable technology.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Hospitals and other healthcare institutions must prioritize secure cloud adoption strategies. This begins with selecting reputable cloud service providers that comply with healthcare-specific regulations, i.e. HIPAA. Regularly reviewing and updating security configurations can prevent common missteps that lead to breaches.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Sensato Cybersecurity suite is a natural fit with CloudWave’s OpSus Cloud Services. It will enable hospitals to implement a fully managed cybersecurity program, resulting in full HIPAA and NIST compliance, with end-to-end service and support from a single provider.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

About Jasmine Fransen Jasmine Fransen is a cybersecurity senior manager at Crowe where she specializes in life sciences and healthcare cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 12, 2024

Federal guidelines like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) outline the responsibility of healthcare providers when it comes to creating, analyzing, and distributing Protected Health Information (PHI).

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Today, advanced security measures like encryption and access controls help to protect data from unauthorized access, which is important for patient privacy and allows institutions to comply with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 7, 2022

For all its good and ill, meaningful use drove action and adoption of EHR in healthcare. However, the key to change was healthcare organizations having a common goal. Once health IT professionals are focused on something, it is amazing to see the results they […]. What made the difference?

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Whether you need HIPAA, OSHA, SOC 2, or all three, your compliance program is fully customizable. Remove the complexities and stress of compliance, increase patient loyalty and the profitability of your business, and reduce risk.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Preston Duren, Vice President, Cybersecurity Operations at Fortified Health Security Security and privacy are paramount concerns in healthcare IT due to the sensitive nature of patient health information (PHI) and the constant need for systems to be operational.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the event cyber protections fail, patient data can be exposed — violating compliance laws including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which carries sizable fines — and brings significant operational consequences. The stakes are high to succeed.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 29, 2024

This approach not only enhances the overall security measures of healthcare systems but also helps in compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, safeguarding patient privacy and confidentiality. Healthcare organizations must prioritize cybersecurity in their strategic planning and resource allocation.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2023

The following is a guest article by Brian Selfridge, Healthcare Cybersecurity & Risk Leader at CORL Technologies. In 2023, healthcare organizations face an impossible paradox. On the one hand, they have no choice but to rely on third-party vendors––the ongoing digitization of healthcare would be impossible without them.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The challenges can be particularly daunting for small offices with limited resources, where one person might juggle HIPAA compliance, security, and HR responsibilities. The situation is further complicated because HR departments within these SMBs handle a significant amount of sensitive employee information.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The rising tide of cyber threats in healthcare underscores the critical importance of secure data transmission in claims processing. As healthcare entities strive to meet HIPAA’s privacy and security mandates, they must prioritize evaluating IT vendors not just for functionality but for robust security measures.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the context of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other growing, changing regulations, IAM practices are necessary to fortify defenses while also meeting regulatory requirements.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

In addition, major healthcare organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have started using Confidential Computing-powered technologies to protect data at the highest level.

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