HIPAA Seal of Compliance = Consumer Fraud
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 19, 2021
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a consumer fraud settlement against a company that displayed a ‘HIPAA Compliant’ seal on its website.
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Healthcare Cybersecurity – 2024 Health IT Predictions
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 3, 2024
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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Why Human Error is Just as Risky As Ransomware for Healthcare Cybersecurity
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 […].
Why HHS’ Cybersecurity Concept Paper Falls Short for Healthcare
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.
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. Technologies like cloud computing and IoT devices carry inherent risks associated with cybersecurity.
Three Steps to Unlock the Power of AI for Healthcare Transformation
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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A Healthcare CIO’s Guide to HIPAA Compliance in Co-working Spaces
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 13, 2020
In the case of healthcare, one of the lines of thought has been as to whether or not team members not directly involved in patient care or support need to be located at facilities where it takes place. COVID-19 has caused a rethinking in how companies view office space and corporate real estate. Another thought […].
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Best Cybersecurity Practices for Patient Data Sharing in Healthcare
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.
The Difference Between HL7 and APIs: What CIOs Need to Know to Succeed with the 21st Century CURES Act Final Rule
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 25, 2020
Further reinforcing the original intent of HIPAA, this empowers patients to download their data and use […]. The reason being is because patients are now entitled to use Application Programming Interfaces to download their health data into their application of choice.
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Don’t Let the Adversary Operate In Your Blind Spot
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 3, 2023
About Dave Bailey Dave Bailey is Vice President of Security Services at Clearwater and leads the managed, professional, and consulting services for the cybersecurity business.
How To Safeguard Healthcare Data and Systems in The Digital Age
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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How Healthcare Organizations Can Deploy Data Security More Holistically To Prevent Third-Party Breaches
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 20, 2024
As the healthcare industry continues to embrace technological advancements, these organizations must strike a delicate balance between innovation and security to navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare cybersecurity and defend against threat actors.
Security and Privacy Hurdles Plaguing AI-Driven Health Services
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 Cyber Security 2024: Key M&A Themes and Future Trends
Lloyd Price
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.
Enhancing Healthcare Cybersecurity Through Legacy System Retirement and Data Archiving
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.
Featured Health IT Job: Manager – Senior Cyber Security Architect
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 6, 2022
Often interface with information technology peers, leadership and business relationship managers to understand, design, and improve cybersecurity as it relates to the various organizational lines of business. Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR and SOC. Credentials and Experience: High School Diploma/GED.
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The Ins and Outs of Healthcare Communication Platforms
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 Must Embrace a Tech Mindset in the Fight Against Cyber Criminals
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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Now is the Time to Prioritize IoT Medical Device Security
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Undocumented open-source code is in virtually all software; unique precautions apply in healthcare in order to prevent against the risks of the vulnerabilities potentially contained in open source software (OSS) and third-party code.
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Vendor Risk Management in Healthcare ––What It Is and Why It Matters
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.
Measures You Should be Implementing in Your Organization to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity and Protect Your Patient Data
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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Fortifying Healthcare Against Critical Cybersecurity Threats: A Three-Pronged Approach
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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Three Ways Healthcare Organizations Can Improve System Security Right Now
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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Ransomware Preparedness in Healthcare – Are you Doing the Basics?
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 14, 2023
He is responsible for security program strategy, cybersecurity operations, security assessment and audit, and regulatory compliance. He has his Masters in Information Security and holds CCISSP, CISA, CHC, CRISC, and ITIL-F certifications.
Reactions to the Ascension Healthcare Ransomware Attack and Suggestions for Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 16, 2024
The US Senate heard the weak excuses of the United Healthcare CEO who admitted Change Healthcare had not secured its Citrix systems with multifactor authentication (MFA) even though they had a written policy to do so, and that they failed to notify data breach victims by the HIPAA and state data breach law deadlines.
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Navigating the Interoperability Maze: 3 Key Challenges for Healthcare Providers and Payers
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The following is a guest article by Anthony Murray, Chief Interoperability Officer at MRO In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the quest for interoperability has become paramount. Here we explore the three main interoperability challenges that continue to shape the narrative in healthcare.
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Healthcare Interoperability, Data, and Cloud – 2024 Health IT Predictions
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 9, 2024
While cloud solutions and AI are increasingly popular, the healthcare industry must prioritize patient information privacy and data security. Partnering with organizations that comply with SOC2 and HIPAA ensures that sensitive information is managed with utmost care.
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Considerations and Safeguards Addressing Potential Vulnerabilities in Connected Medical Devices and the Internet of Things (IoT)
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 Ransomware Attacks Cost Nearly $21 Billion In 2020. Now What?
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 1, 2021
As the dust settles on 2020, it’s become clear that this was an unbelievably bad year for healthcare ransomware attacks. In fact, it was a year that cost organizations $20.8 billion in ransomware expenses, according to a new estimate. Worse, there is no future relief in sight.
Is Your Cybersecurity Strategy Gambling Everything?
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 10, 2022
Contract Enforcements Tie Cybersecurity to Financial Fraud and Liability The receptionist you yelled at for shopping online could turn you in and get a $900,000 reward. When it comes to compliance, ignoring the contracts you sign – including with Medicare and your insurance policies – can hit you really hard and really fast.
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A 12-Step Program to Fix New COVID-19 Cybersecurity Risks
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 15, 2020
You built a strong IT security environment based on people working from your offices, including firewalls, endpoint protection, access controls, and automated processes that align with your cybersecurity policies. What is your new environment like, with so many people working from home? Are they using personally owned computers?
What do Board Members of Smaller Healthcare Organizations Need to Know About Healthcare Information Security?
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 21, 2020
During a conversation with a friend earlier this week discussing healthcare information security, she made one very important point. She is concerned about her personal data being taken or exposed in a ransomware attack or data breach if she decides to get treatment at one of the facilities near her house.
Does Your Healthcare Organization Need to Level Up Their NIST Security Efforts?
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. What made the difference? Ok, $36 billion in stimulus money helped.
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Partner Breach? Steps to Protect Your Own Organization
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 27, 2020
The following is a guest blog post by Scott Ruthe, Chief Information Security Officer and Rick Fitzgerald, Chief Digital Officer at Ciox.
Cyber Risk in the time of COVID-19: Why Hospitals Are More Vulnerable than Ever – and How to Respond
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 13, 2020
The following is a guest article by Dustin Hutchison, President and COO, Pondurance. In the midst of a pandemic in which more than 2 million people have gotten sick worldwide and 130,000 have died, you’d like to think that cybercriminals would recognize the gravity of the situation and agree to a collective humanitarian “cease fire” […].
Mysteries Solved: Telehealth, Data Security and Privacy
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 22, 2020
The following is a guest article by Gerry Blass, President and CEO at ComplyAssistant and Donna Grindle, Founder and CEO at Kardon. Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telehealth applications and services was on the rise. A January 2020 survey by the American College of Physicians (ACP) showed an increase in usage […].
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Health IT – 2024 Health IT Predictions
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 18, 2024
Ellen DaSilva, Co-Founder and CEO at Summer Health 1) The portability of data to deeply understand patients has been severely restricted (mostly by HIPAA but I won’t go on the record against it), so there’s a lot of information we’ll never be able to meld.
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Healthcare AI Regulations and Ethics – 2024 Health IT Predictions
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 12, 2024
Both HIPAA and related state laws create strict guidelines and restrictions on collecting, using, and maintaining patient-protected health information. Healthcare providers should be mindful of how an AI product addresses data privacy and security, particularly when integrating AI into the architecture of existing information systems.
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Deploying AI? Healthcare Leaders Must First Consider Cybersecurity and Equity
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 29, 2024
Key regulations like HIPAA have yet to be modernized to address potential AI uses. In December 2023, President Joe Biden issued an executive order for HHS to lead policy and regulatory efforts to pave the way for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI use in healthcare settings.
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New HIPAA Cybersecurity Law Promises Lower Fines and Audit Relief
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 11, 2021
Safe Harbor for Implementing a Government-Recognized Cybersecurity Program On January 5, President Trump signed a new law providing Safe Harbor for HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates that have consistently implemented government-recognized cybersecurity practices.
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