Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

How the Industries got into Tech Debt Medical devices and custom medical processes undergo strict scrutiny to ensure quality and consumer safety. Technical debt (tech debt), referring to the deferred maintenance and upgrades of a system, is commonly accrued in the healthcare and life sciences industries.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

The following is a guest article by Emmanuelle Hose, Global Vice President of Industry Solutions at Rimini Street The use of AI in the healthcare market is booming , having reached $22,449.3 million in 2023 and is expected to grow 37.5% annually through 2030. After serving in several executive roles with global software companies, Ms.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By training staff effectively and adopting these safeguards, healthcare organizations can significantly reduce the risk of vulnerabilities and enhance their overall security posture. To increase transparency, leadership teams should map out production sites, distribution centers, and material flows against potential hazards.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

In February Change Healthcare experienced a cybersecurity incident that crippled electronic payments and medical claims at UnitedHealth Group (Change Healthcares parent company). Healthcare IT Today thought it would be interesting to flip the script on cybersecurity in healthcare.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Securing the Future of Healthcare Through Proactive Cyber Defense Cybersecurity threats in the healthcare sector remain a pressing concern, with social engineering, internet-facing devices with KEVs, and third-party risks presenting significant challenges. Additionally, he serves as a member of the HSCC Cyber Working Group.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 10, 2025

The following is a guest article by Jay Trinckes , Data Protection Officer/CISO at Thoropass The healthcare industry faces a critical cybersecurity challenge. Healthcare IT teams should also leverage established industry standards and frameworks.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 22, 2025

The following is a guest article by Bridget OConnor, COO at Fortalice Solutions Cybercriminals have always locked their eyes on the healthcare industry due to the massive amount of personal and clinical data stored by hospitals, clinics, and their partners.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 28, 2025

A lack of real-time updates during cyberattacks exacerbates frustration and confusion for healthcare teams. Learn from Other Industries. In this position, radiologists need to assume more of a leadership role during disruptions to normal operations even if the disruption is caused by a cybersecurity incident.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 28, 2025

The following is a guest article by Mike Hale, Principal Solutions Engineer at EchoStor The healthcare industry finds itself in an increasingly precarious position. While it remains one of the most attractive targets for cybercriminals, it continues to trail behind other sectors in implementing robust cybersecurity measures.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

It’s time for HHS to mandate and enforce rigorous, prescriptive cybersecurity standards. First and foremost, if you’re treating patients, there should be a clear mandate for certain minimum cybersecurity standards. Here I agree – we can use all the help we can get.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Last month was Cybersecurity Awareness month which brings a timely reminder for healthcare organizations to prioritize their digital defenses—not just for their own benefit, but for the benefit of the world around them. million—highlighting the importance of cyber resilience in healthcare organizations.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

The changes are far overdue as the last revision to the original 2005 HIPAA Security Rule was made in 2013, before the healthcare industry moved to widespread reliance on technology and before many of todays cyber threats were introduced.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 16, 2024

According to Ryan Witt, Vice President, Industry Solutions at Proofpoint, Inc. Although attackers now use generative AI to quickly create persuasive email messages, there are a lot of ways a healthcare organization can defend themselves against these attacks and it often doesn’t require AI.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Identifying and bouncing back from ransomware attacks is a well-documented challenge across industries: One report found that 87 percent of organizations experience difficulties related to ransomware and malware protection with their current IT infrastructure.

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JUNE 7, 2024

The following is a guest article by Trevor Dearing, Director of Critical Infrastructure Solutions at Illumio We’re not even halfway through 2024, and the healthcare industry has already suffered over 250 breaches that exposed the sensitive health information of over 32 million individuals.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 12, 2022

He was founder of Cynergistek which recently sold to Clearwater so Mac could finally start his retirement where he’s still researching and following the healthcare security industry. We live tweeted Mac’s talk and here were some of the great healthcare security insights he shared. Good approach to cybersecurity.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 18, 2025

But, as with AI implementations in any industry, there are downsides such as data privacy and accuracy. Achieving accurate AI models in healthcare necessitates the use of detailed patient data, highlighting the critical importance of responsible data management and minimizing unnecessary collection.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

The following is a guest article by Peter Newton, Senior Director of Products and Solutions at Fortinet Personal medical and financial data is incredibly valuable, which is why healthcare organizations are high-value targets for cybercriminals. Zero-trust security strategies have emerged as a strong way to reduce the risk of a data breach.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Marlena Herrera, Director of Customer Success at Protegrity In the Healthcare industry sensitive data is commonly thought of as Personally Identifiable Information [PII]. This underscores the need for device manufacturers and healthcare organizations to implement comprehensive cybersecurity and compliance measures.

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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

AUGUST 20, 2024

The constant movement and sharing of cloud-based healthcare data puts pressure on IT and security teams to understand where all of their sensitive patient data lives, who has access to it – whether there are excessive permissions – and how it’s being protected.

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MARCH 17, 2023

Protecting Data Through Stronger Cybersecurity and Network Resilience With the increasing use of technology in healthcare, cybersecurity has become a critical concern. In 2022, the healthcare industry rose to the second most attacked industry in the United States and third most attacked globally.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 24, 2023

In this video, two cybersecurity experts advise healthcare organizations not to fret over AI and advanced attacks, but to shore up the “basic fundamentals”: training against phishing attacks, practicing responses to attacks, and proven cyber technologies. Figure out who is most likely to be attacked. Some help is coming.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Computer vulnerabilities, threats, and security practices are similar in every industry. But health care presents particular challenges, discussed in this video with John Wilson, Director of Sales, SLED and Healthcare at SolarWinds and Scott Pross, Vice President of Technology, Monalytic , a SolarWinds company.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 1, 2023

Today, that figure is nearly 79%, which means that bad actors are specifically targeting the healthcare industry. Understaffing and lack of technical know-how also stymie healthcare’s efforts to maintain an adequate security posture. Healthcare is competing with every other industry for personnel.

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MARCH 31, 2023

We reached out to our incredibly talented Healthcare IT Today Community for these answers. The following is what they had to say on how to stay safe and can be used as a little check list for your healthcare cybersecurity efforts.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 13, 2022

The following is a guest article by Steven Martin, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Technology at Change Healthcare. The accelerating migration to value-based healthcare models makes addressing inefficiencies more vital than ever.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

However, I’d encourage healthcare organizations to consider the downside they’re already facing as the frequency of breaches continues to mount in this industry. Healthcare organizations must find a way to develop more proactivity in their cybersecurity approach.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Potential Key Talking Points for the Vive Digital Health Event 2024: Industry Trends: Data-driven healthcare: Leveraging data analytics for personalized medicine, population health management, and clinical decision support. Cybersecurity and data privacy: Protecting sensitive patient information in a digital environment.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 16, 2024

Ryan Witt, Vice President, Industry Solutions at Proofpoint, Inc. Healthcare firms have long been targets for cyber criminals. The healthcare industry is more vulnerable because of the high-value nature of its data compared to data from other industries (PHI is thought to be worth 50x a credit card).

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ferdinand Hamada, Managing Director of Healthcare at MorganFranklin Consulting The healthcare sector has faced an unprecedented surge of serious cybersecurity threats in recent months.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Given rapidly evolving industry pressures and resource constraints, many hospitals and health systems may want to look to a trusted third-party vendor to help them build and grow their GRC program. The Bottom Line With disruption inevitable this year, business resilience is essential for hospitals and health systems.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

The healthcare industry is extremely attractive to cybercriminals, primarily because it is plagued with outdated technology, and IT departments typically are not able to improve this based on budget and resource constraints. Healthcare will continue to be top targets for cybercriminals in 2023.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Today’s world is increasingly driven by technology and digitalization, and the healthcare industry finds itself at a vital intersection between patient care and data security. Richard Searle, Vice President of Confidential Computing at Fortanix, Inc.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The following is a guest article by Mohammad Waqas, CTO for Healthcare at Armis When it comes to critical infrastructure protection, there is arguably no sector more vital than healthcare – lives are on the line. In 2023 alone, healthcare organizations saw a consistent month-over-month increase in attack attempts of 13%.

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MARCH 11, 2024

As the industry navigates this perilous digital terrain, understanding, managing, and effectively integrating cyber insurance into its risk management strategies has never been more critical. This heightened risk landscape emphasizes the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The stakes are exceptionally high in healthtech.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 20, 2020

Though the Internet of Things (IoT) is proving its value in many industries, perhaps the most significant benefits to consumers can be found in healthcare. The following is a guest article by Rob Mesirow, Partner and Connected Solutions/IoT Leader at PwC.

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