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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In light of that, many have wondered whether the government has a role to play in healthcare cybersecurity. To get an answer to that question, and to several other healthcare cybersecurity challenges, we asked Ty Greenhalgh, Industry Principal at Medigate by Claroty. Here are his responses.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 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. Defending against these attacks must be a top priority for healthcare cybersecurity professionals. In 2024, the attack surface will continue to grow.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 16, 2024

A S$20 million grant from the National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF) has been awarded to Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Imperial College London to develop ways to better protect health data and wearable devices.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 4, 2022

Protecting healthcare against cyberattacks is therefore in the best interest of governments. Healthcare Cybersecurity Spending According to a 2020 survey by Statistica, 42% of […]. The consensus is that more financial incentives would be welcome, but not additional regulation.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In simplest terms, the legislation proposed advanced and accelerated payments to healthcare providers in the event of a cyber incident, if they meet minimum cybersecurity standards determined by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 13, 2024

For the 140th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the Change Healthcare ransomware attack. Then we discuss whether or not we think this will be the inciting incident for healthcare organizations to wake up about their security. We publish a new Healthcare IT Today podcast every ~2 weeks.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 8, 2021

When people say social media is awful, I often think they’re following the wrong people. Although, I’ve definitely followed enough of the wrong people in my life to know the ills of social media as well. That said, if you’re following the right people, your social media feed can be full of knowledge and insights. […].

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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 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 IT Today

JANUARY 26, 2022

As we head into 2022, we asked the Healthcare IT Today community to share some predictions for the new year. There’s no topic in health IT that keeps healthcare CIOs […]. I always find it interesting to learn what people think is coming down the road. Be sure to check out all our Health IT Predictions.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It’s up to healthcare organizations to implement robust cybersecurity protocols to offset the worst-case scenario (seismic data breaches) and maximize the best-case scenario ( mass systemic improvements ). They also cause reputational damage.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 27, 2022

For the 91st episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast , we’re doing another edition of our popular Health IT: Buy or Sell. In this episode, we look at four grand statements about something in healthcare IT. Now, without further ado, we’re excited to share with you the next episode of the Healthcare IT Today podcast.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 16, 2024

This interview with Healthcare IT Today took place in the shadow of the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, which is still preventing thousands of health care providers from receiving payments. Proofpoint is a proud sponsor of Healthcare Scene. Witt says that training, processes, and technology can all play a role.

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DECEMBER 28, 2024

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, well be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why theyre important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… 2025 Predictions: Healthcare Cybersecurity. Read more… Healthcare IT Today Podcast : Year in Review.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 30, 2024

Jones will be joining the Founders Jaclyn Miller, President and COO, and Jason Lee, CIO, along with decades of team expertise and deep knowledge of healthcare’s security needs. “It’s Together, alongside our healthcare practitioners, we’re able to confront these issues head-on.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

For the 82nd episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re talking about Cybersecurity Impacts on Healthcare. It’s one of the most challenging items a healthcare organization faces. It’s one of the most challenging items a healthcare organization faces. It’s the reason CIOs can’t sleep at night.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

To help safeguard AI deployment and build trust in AI technologies, healthcare IT leaders must ensure that new investments won’t compromise security and will be used safely and ethically across the organization. Meeting compliance and regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA or GDPR, is critical for healthcare organizations.

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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. Technologies like cloud computing and IoT devices carry inherent risks associated with cybersecurity.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 19, 2021

Experts have repeatedly predicted that telehealth would present a major challenge for healthcare cybersecurity in the coming year. " Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication. But it's not enough to know telehealth is likely to be an issue.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, well be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why theyre important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… Navigating New Healthcare Cybersecurity Regulations. ViVE 2025 Preview. Are you ready for conference season?

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

For the 30th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re doing another edition of Buy or Sell. In this edition of Buy or Sell we’ll […] In another edition of "Buy or Sell", Colin and John talk about a number of hidden dangers in healthcare and whether they're "buying" or "selling" that it's really a hidden danger or not.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For the 86th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Kate Pierce, Senior vCISO and Executive Director of Govt Affairs at Fortified Health Security and a Former CIO and CISO at a provider organization, to talk about cybersecurity! We release a new CIO Podcast every ~2 weeks.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2025

The length and severity of the incident not only had the healthcare industry talking about cybersecurity, but it also remained a topic of discussion in the broader tech media It was understandable that much of that discussion focused on how and where healthcare was falling short on cybersecurity. Tell us what you think.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Learn more about Availty: [link] Listen and subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today Interviews Podcast to hear all the latest insights from experts in healthcare IT. Hutson stresses communication, to let the security people know what each employee does and what happens if they lose access to their email, laptop, etc.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The consequences of cyber risks can be incredibly severe as healthcare data is particularly personal and sensitive," said Kelly Rozumalski, secure connected health director at Booz Allen, in a statement to Healthcare IT News. Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. WHY IT MATTERS. "Large U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Learn more about Concord Technologies: [link] Listen and subscribe to the Healthcare IT Today Interviews Podcast to hear all the latest insights from experts in healthcare IT. Concord is also participating in DirectTrust’s Interoperable Secure Cloud Fax initiative. Watch the video for details. Tell us what you think.

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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

MAY 1, 2024

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is hot topic right now due to the cybersecurity incident at Change Healthcare. To explore this topic, Healthcare IT Today , wanted to ask an executive that works in this area to come on-camera for a “Three Tough Questions” interview. Tell us what you think.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

We reached out to our brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community to ask them – what can be done to train your staff from becoming a vulnerability to your healthcare organization? But with proper and regularly scheduled training, we can minimize these mistakes. But what should that training look like? The following are their answers.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For healthcare organizations, where time with patients is prioritized, DNS filtering can prevent care disruptions caused by phishing and malware, ensuring that healthcare workers maintain secure, efficient workflows, so they can provide the best patient experience possible.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The company was founded in 2021 in response to the growing number of cyber attacks on the healthcare industry and stands out as the sole cyber intelligence entity exclusively devoted to healthcare. About HEAL Security HEAL Security is transforming the landscape of healthcare cybersecurity worldwide.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

It’s new approaches and ideas like these that will build a skilled workforce that is ready to protect the healthcare delivery system from existing and future cybersecurity threats. Here I agree – we can use all the help we can get.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 11, 2024

Constitution as one of the original agencies," she told top healthcare cybersecurity leaders there to discuss the best cybersecurity practices and strategies to secure data and ultimately protect healthcare delivery. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. system of weights and measures.

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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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