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.

EHR 123

EHR EMR HIPAA Health Information 123

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.

Healthcare Cybersecurity 108

Healthcare Cybersecurity Leadership HIPAA Medicare 108

Lloyd Price

APRIL 7, 2023

Overall, while deep packet inspection can be an effective tool in cybersecurity, it is important to carefully consider its benefits and limitations and to implement it in a way that balances security needs with privacy and performance concerns. Has deep packet inspection been successful for healthcare cyber security?

Healthcare Cybersecurity 74

Healthcare Cybersecurity HIPAA EHR 74

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.

HIPAA 113

HIPAA Healthcare Data Security Leadership Healthcare IT 113

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.

Healthcare Cybersecurity 40

Healthcare Cybersecurity Health Information HIPAA EHR 40

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

In order to be compliant with the CoPs or CfCs [Conditions for Coverage], all providers must utilize and maintain systems/platforms that are secure, encrypted, and minimize the risks to patient privacy and confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations and the CoPs or CfCs. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. This is clear.

HIPAA 60

HIPAA Medicare HIE Healthcare Cybersecurity 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

In order to be compliant with the CoPs or CfCs [Conditions for Coverage], all providers must utilize and maintain systems/platforms that are secure, encrypted, and minimize the risks to patient privacy and confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations and the CoPs or CfCs. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. This is clear.

HIPAA 60

HIPAA Medicare HIE Healthcare Cybersecurity 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

In order to be compliant with the CoPs or CfCs [Conditions for Coverage], all providers must utilize and maintain systems/platforms that are secure, encrypted, and minimize the risks to patient privacy and confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations and the CoPs or CfCs. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. Comments Comments.

HIPAA 60

HIPAA Medicare HIE Healthcare Cybersecurity 60

Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

In order to be compliant with the CoPs or CfCs [Conditions for Coverage], all providers must utilize and maintain systems/platforms that are secure, encrypted, and minimize the risks to patient privacy and confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations and the CoPs or CfCs. This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. This is clear.

HIPAA 60

HIPAA Medicare HIE Healthcare Cybersecurity 60

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Once the threat materializes, it is common in healthcare settings for hospitals to choose a reactive approach. To choose not to invest in cyber defense education, tools, or any other preventative measure until it is too late. Attacks may seem rare when trying to anticipate them from afar. The stakes are high to succeed.

HIPAA 117

HIPAA Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare IT Health IT 117

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).

Healthcare Data Security 116

Healthcare Data Security HIPAA Health Information Primary Care 116

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Yet the healthcare industry still demonstrates a certain level of distrust in cloud security and stores the least amount of sensitive data, particularly personal information like healthcare records or payment card details, in the cloud versus its peers.

Pharmaceuticals 116

Pharmaceuticals Health Information HIPAA Telehealth 116

Xealth

JULY 16, 2024

Xealth’s Approach to Security Xealth addresses this critical issue by streamlining and securing the integration of digital health tools into existing health systems. Enhanced Visibility : With Xealth, health systems gain better visibility into the digital health tools being used across the organization.

Interoperability 59

Interoperability Digital Health Public Health Healthcare Cybersecurity 59

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

These measures include prioritizing seamless account and identity management tools, investing in technologies that mitigate login and authentication complexity, and deploying context-based security policies that allow for tagging of beneficiary or patient data to customize access and security levels.

Life Science 117

Life Science Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare IT HIPAA 117

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One example of leveraging AI as a tool to integrate new information sources could be by integrating natural language processing to both recognize audio, visual, and written communications and provide additional context or patient information from their EHR in real-time.

HIPAA 74

HIPAA Health Information Interoperability EHR 74

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.

HIPAA 112

HIPAA Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare IT Leadership 112

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. This approach also ensures that security incidents are identified promptly, allowing for a swift and targeted response.

Pharmaceuticals 114

Pharmaceuticals Life Science HIPAA Healthcare Cybersecurity 114

GlobalMed

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Right now, some of you may be thinking, “We’re safe; our video-only solution wasn’t HIPAA compliant at first but it definitely is now.” And it’s true that some solutions, like Zoom, took that crucial step of meeting HIPAA requirements, which is great. Healthcare’s Insecurity Complex. NIST 800-66 – HIPAA. SOC 2 Type II.

Telehealth 52

Telehealth Telemedicine HIPAA Private practice 52

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Frequent doctor visits, medication management, and ongoing adjustments to chronic care plans are just a few of the many tasks that healthcare providers must balance. Learn how RPM practices align with healthcare cybersecurity standards here.

EHR 52

EHR Health Data Health Information HIE 52

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

Despite the historical challenge of healthcare organizations safeguarding data, the healthcare sector, rich in information, is now learning to embrace digitalization, enabling real-time movement of data between systems.

Interoperability 95

Interoperability Health IT HIE EHR 95

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 27, 2022

According to HIPAA journal , during the first half of 2022, 347 healthcare data breaches of 500 or more records were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Here are some of the most common cybersecurity challenges in healthcare and ways to address these issues.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Healthcare Cybersecurity Connected Health Health Technology 40

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Digital transformation in healthcare is an incredible tool that is actively working to make the lives of patients and staff better every day; especially as more organizations begin to embrace it and expand its use throughout their healthcare systems.

Life Science 72

Life Science HIPAA Healthcare IT Healthcare Cybersecurity 72

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

Grace Nam, Strategic Solutions Manager at Laserfiche Trends in healthcare technology in 2024 will heavily focus on cost-effective solutions to drive operational efficiency and increase workforce satisfaction for physicians and staff. With the shortage of healthcare professionals in the U.S.,

Health IT 60

Health IT Primary Care Digital Health Mental health 60

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.

Health IT 90

Health IT Life Science Healthcare IT HIPAA 90

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 29, 2024

For patients, AI tools could more accurately spot and predict illness from images or create personalized treatment options. Even more simply, calling offices with AI tools that optimize schedules could decrease wait times and improve appointment availability. However, many see the technology as a way to mitigate inequities.

HIPAA 124

HIPAA Medicare Health Information Healthcare Cybersecurity 124