Managing electronic health care IT compliance
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Feature
04 Nov 2020
Hospitals make themselves a target for cyber attacks
In the midst of a pandemic, the last thing healthcare CIOs need is a wave of cyber attacks -- but that's exactly what they might be faced with, and there are reasons why. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2020
Cybersecurity advisory a 'call to arms' for healthcare CIOs
The FBI, HHS and CISA warn healthcare CIOs of a potential wave of destructive ransomware attacks. Cybersecurity experts offer advice on how they can best prepare. Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2020
Healthcare cybersecurity needs a dose of threat modeling
CISA senior advisor Josh Corman said healthcare CIOs should focus on threat modeling and stronger disaster recovery for better healthcare cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2020
Attack on Universal Health Services a cry for change
A suspected ransomware attack on Universal Health Services is an existential crisis for healthcare organizations that needs to be addressed, according to one security expert. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
14 Sep 2020
Don't risk your business internationally with noncompliance
Companies need to ensure they take compliance seriously when expanding internationally. They need to make sure they are compliant in countries by understanding regulations. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2020
EHR vendors eye safe data access for third-party health apps
EHR vendors are designing data authorization scopes for third-party health apps. It's a process that hinges on patient trust and requires transparency. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2020
Contact tracing apps seem effective, but have privacy concerns
Contact tracing mobile applications appear to offer an easier, safer way to track where an infected person has been, but technology could cross a data privacy boundary. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Apr 2020
Safety vs. privacy in the age of coronavirus raises tech questions
To slow the spread of the coronavirus, governments and organizations are using contact tracing and thermal imaging for fever detection, but these methods carry privacy concerns. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Nov 2019
Google-Ascension deal reveals murky side of sharing health data
The Google-Ascension partnership is a 'PR failure' that demonstrates a need for greater transparency about what happens to patient health data. Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2019
Ransomware attacks on hospitals will worsen if security doesn't improve
Ransomware attacks are insidious. Experts urged healthcare CIOs to invest in proactive security measures to combat the growing threat. Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2019
Healthcare cybersecurity threatened by cloud misconfigurations
CynergisTek's Caleb Barlow said misconfiguration of a cloud environment is a top security threat for healthcare organizations. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Nov 2018
Anthem data breach settlement points to larger data access
An expert says the biggest lesson to take away from Anthem healthcare's $16 million HIPAA settlement is the need to control who has access to internal systems and patient data. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Sep 2018
The benefits and drawbacks of cloud ERP systems for healthcare
Is moving to cloud ERP good for your healthcare organizations? Experts tackle just that question and weigh in on issues such as security and compliance. Continue Reading