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

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Automated solutions are a cornerstone of robust security for healthcare organizations, but it’s important not to overlook human processes either. Employees should receive regular cybersecurity awareness training (more on this later) since human error is a major contributor to cybersecurity incidents in healthcare.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Additionally, there are many steps that can be taken by healthcare organizations to prevent breaches in security and privacy, such as: Regular training on HIPAA best practices and data security protocols Converting paper records, notes, encounters, bills, etc.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Digital transformation predictions from Healthcare IT Today community include the importance of care coordination, the rise of evidence-based AI, and the value of high-quality data. Read more… 2025 Predictions: Healthcare Cybersecurity. Healthcare job training vendor Stepful raised $31.5 million seed round.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 28, 2025

Training Help staff learn by doing. Implement regular cybersecurity training to help teams understand and recognize external and insider threats and reinforce secure behavior. Your established policies must define acceptable behavior and outline consequences for violations to ensure accountability.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

It is essential for healthcare organizations to implement effective cybersecurity solutions to protect their patients and their own interests. What is Healthcare Cybersecurity? How it Differs from Traditional Cybersecurity? Healthcare cybersecurity differs from traditional cybersecurity in a few ways.

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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.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 8, 2024

For healthcare providers, a ransomware attack often leads the organization to disconnect from vendor systems – or vice versa – resulting in an inability to access electronic health records systems and other critical systems, forcing hospitals into downtime procedures.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 5, 2023

These breaches resulted in the loss, theft, exposure, or unauthorized disclosure of a total of 314,063,186 healthcare records. In this article, we will discuss the importance of healthcare and cybersecurity , the risks of healthcare cybersecurity breaches, and best practices for protecting patient data and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 29, 2023

Thus, compliance with healthcare cybersecurity regulations is essential for healthcare organizations to protect patient data and maintain trust. We will provide 5 tips to help healthcare organizations keep their cybersecurity regulations in check when implementing remote patient monitoring.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 10, 2024

Healthcare Cybersecurity: A Life and Death Situation A successful cyberattack on a healthcare organization can result in a wide range of consequences. The only solution is to establish a posture of cyber resilience. They will frequently escalate to dire financial, legal, and — at their most dangerous — fatal outcomes.

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Healthcare IT Today

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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Mark Dill, Chief Information Security Officer at MedAllies Having good policies and procedures in place is important – and having a yearly role-based training plan is even better. In the Change Healthcare attack, for example, coordinated action was necessary to manage the fallout from the ransomware incident.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Employees are often the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain, inadvertently responsible for sharing passwords, inadvertently downloading malware, opening phishing emails, and other cybersecurity gaffes. Annual cybersecurity employee training is a good step towards practicing solid cybersecurity hygiene.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 27, 2025

Healthcare organizations must evaluate factors like integration with legacy systems, staff training requirements, and initial implementation costs. QR technology offers a path forward, but adoption requires careful consideration. However, those who successfully deploy these solutions see measurable gains in security and efficiency.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 13, 2023

As part of our virtual care initiative, Sanford Health will focus on expanding access, improving the patient experience, advancing innovation through new research, attracting and training a new generation of clinicians, and sharing learning opportunities through an education institute.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 1, 2023

A security operations center should have a team of skilled security personnel who are trained and certified to monitor and respond to incidents. Event 1404 logs the raw script executed in the command line and is critical for monitoring against attacks. The team should include analysts, engineers, and incident responders.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Additionally, continuous monitoring, patch management, risk assessments, vendor management, regulatory compliance, incident response planning, and user training are crucial. Within healthcare organizations, ongoing user education and cybersecurity training programs can help foster a culture of security awareness.

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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. Hackers are finding holes in the gaps created by fragmented systems.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

These include a lack of standard data formats, limited ability to integrate with EHR systems or share with community-based organizations, and insufficient training on how to code social determinants.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2023

By creating a security awareness program, IT administrators can prioritize continued education and training on the importance of information security and handling patient data. Security awareness should be implemented as part of an organization’s onboarding and annual training program.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 11, 2024

Equally important is the role of employee training and awareness. Human error remains a leading cause of cybersecurity breaches, underscoring the value of regular training on best practices. Leaders must have cybersecurity measures in place to receive the best coverage (i.e., limits, premiums, deductibles, etc.)

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 23, 2024

We have also invested in Mirth training.” NextGen Cybersecurity Over the past several years, NextGen has moved more and more to the cloud. Given the increased cybersecurity threats facing healthcare, we were curious to know what approach NextGen is taking to harden their systems.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Security risk assessments identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in data protections Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards protect sensitive information Policies, procedures, and training reinforce how patient information should be handled and protected Business associate agreements ensure healthcare vendors handle information securely (..)

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Roei’s approach is marked by an adversarial mindset and the application of guerrilla tactics, aiming for a proactive defense in a variety of security engagements that encompass training, lectures, and consulting.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Read more… The Crucial Role of Dual Incident Response Playbooks in Healthcare Cybersecurity. Healthcare organizations increasingly face fines when data breaches are the result of a ransomware attack , noted Dotty Bollinger at Compliancy Group. Read more… How Conversational AI Makes Healthcare More Personal.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 12, 2024

Frequently reviewing, updating, and training staff on how to safely operate essential systems will help to reduce the risk of data breaches, ensuring facilities are compliant with HIPAA rules and that PHI remains secure.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 11, 2024

Even with user-friendly interfaces, misinterpretations can occur due to lack of training or simple mistakes. Ensuring proper training and clear communication protocols is vital to mitigate this risk. User training plays a critical role in minimizing misinterpretations of RPM data.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 24, 2023

Every business can suffer financially and reputationally from Denial of Service attacks or ransomware, but in healthcare, patient safety is at risk. In the interview below, Ryan Witt, Managing Director, Industries Solutions Group at Proofpoint , guides viewers on how to apportion scarce resources.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 27, 2024

In general, Batabyal would like device manufacturers to pay more attention to security and to offer more training in that area to their employees. Breaches will reduce patient trust in the implants that are so important to their lives.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2023

That goes beyond just simply conducting training. Conduct Regular Security Awareness Training The best way for hospitals to combat threats like phishing is to bring their team members into the fight. Mitigate the Greatest Risk: The Human Factor The difficult part in cybersecurity is it only takes one person to click.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 16, 2024

Consider partnering with a cybersecurity consultant to support this process, as they will be able to compare current security measures against industry standards and best practices. Conduct cybersecurity training for employees. Doing so raises awareness about phishing scams and other common attack vectors.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While AI-powered health services promise to revolutionize patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and administrative efficiency, this new technology also presents serious security concerns that demand our immediate attention—both as patients and IT professionals in the healthcare industry. About Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D. Sriram Rajagopalan, Ph.D.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 20, 2023

Read more… Working Together for Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity. Erik Decker at Intermountain Health and Ed Gaudet at Censinet sat down with John to discuss two initiatives to encourage collaboration among cybersecurity stakeholders, improve visibility into cybersecurity risks, and fight back against cyberattacks.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 23, 2022

However, there are five best practices that HCPs should follow when working with these companies to ensure their healthcare data is secure. When performing due diligence on a healthcare cybersecurity provider, HCPs or other medical institutions should thoroughly research the company’s background and experience.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

To stay on track, organizations should regularly assess risks, put safeguards in place, train their staff, and keep strong policies up-to-date. Regular security audits are also vital to spot vulnerabilities and ensure ongoing compliance.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Overcoming such resistance requires addressing concerns about workflow disruption, providing comprehensive training programs, and cultivating a culture that embraces innovation and collaboration.

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