Healthcare IT Today

MAY 20, 2023

Read more… Large Language Models Will Transform Telemedicine. With ransomware impacting patient safety, organizations need to take proactive steps to protect cloud infrastructure and prevent future attacks , according to T.J. Read more… Include User Experiences When Assessing AI-Based Solutions. Houske at OTAVA.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

In 2023, we expect healthcare cyberattacks to not only spill over to medical devices – as was the case for several ransomware incidents in the past few years – but even start to target them directly, though this would require attacker motivation to purposefully target devices that could directly harm people.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

Scott Lundstrom, Senior Healthcare Strategist at OpenText Cybersecurity Accelerated move to zero trust: The healthcare industry is struggling against a dramatic increase in malware and ransomware attacks. In its first iteration, ransomware would encrypt and extort. In 2024, the attack surface will continue to grow.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

" Other experts have said cybersecurity is key to fulfilling telehealth's promise, with data breaches likely to undermine patient confidence in the modality to the degree that they switch physicians or stop using telemedicine altogether. ON THE RECORD. " Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

She predicts that a hybrid model can be successful for healthcare in the future – a blend of traditional in person healthcare services and telemedicine services like virtual/remote care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Ramped up ransomware incursions from aggressively opportunistic cyber crooks. Telemedicine during COVID-19: Benefits, limitations, burdens, adaptation. In March 2020, it had become imperative and essential – and scores of providers or all shapes and sizes needed to stand-up durable telemedicine offerings quickly.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 12, 2024

In healthcare, this type of technology is used in multiple ways, including remote patient monitoring, conducting telemedicine efforts, and coordinating supply chain management. This is done by embedding a certain type of software or sensor within the devices that are being used.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Other hazards of note: Insufficient governance of AI, ransomware, and the misuse of patient data by web analytics software. The American Telemedicine Association named Amazon’s Sarah-Lloyd Stevenson the new chair of the ATA Policy Council and added seven other members to the Policy Council.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 2, 2021

Dealing with a ransomware attack. "We have just officially recovered from the ransomware attack and we are now meeting with each department's leadership and frontline staff to capture, document and then categorize the information in a playbook should something like this ever happen again," he explained.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

However, with billions of connected devices, the security of IoT devices in the healthcare industry has become a major concern, as cyber threats like data breaches and ransomware attacks can compromise sensitive medical information. billion and is expected to grow to more than USD 190 billion by 2028.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 14, 2023

Privacy and security start with each user, so it is critical for staff to understand how to identify and avoid privacy or security issues, such as ransomware or phishing attempts.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This increase in expense and provider time was added to the exposure of potential hacking, ransomware and other cybersecurity risks associated with storing and transmitting electronic patient records. The HITECH Act supports advancements in HIT, such as the use of artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, and other innovative technologies.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This increase in expense and provider time was added to the exposure of potential hacking, ransomware and other cybersecurity risks associated with storing and transmitting electronic patient records. The HITECH Act supports advancements in HIT, such as the use of artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, and other innovative technologies.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Among all payers, social engineering is the most common type of attempted cyberattack, followed by ransomware. Among the payers impacted by a breach, 55% saw a reduction in member re-enrollment rates and 40% reported a lower enrollment rate for new members.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 14, 2023

News In a temporary rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) extended telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications for six months following the end of the public health emergency, through November 11.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Aaron Weismann on ransomware attacks. Experts: Timing is right for Sanford Health’s $350M expansion in telemedicine. Ransomware gang threatens 1m-plus medical record leak. Texas hospital hit by ransomware attack. Texas hospital facing communication issues, system rebuild amid ransomware attack. NEW JERSEY.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Luke’s surgeons open independent Idaho orthopedic clinic Court dismisses legal case over Idaho health grants, but investigation isn’t over Saint Alphonsus to break ground on new medical health plaza in Caldwell Portneuf Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack. to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 16, 2023

We learned about expanded capabilities thanks to telemedicine, a need to reform prior authorization, and AI’s potential to help analyze images. Healthcare organizations increasingly face fines when data breaches are the result of a ransomware attack , noted Dotty Bollinger at Compliancy Group.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

American Telemedicine Association Leaps Into Privacy and AI Policies. Read more… Bonus Features for November 5, 2023: Only 24% of healthcare organizations have successfully disrupted ransomware attacks, while 83% of healthcare leaders say AI is or will be an essential skill.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2021

Unsecure telehealth connections can open the door for fraud, phishing and ransomware attacks, with serious reputational and financial consequences. "Last year, ransomware attacks cost the healthcare industry $20.8 Click here to read a comprehensive report from Healthcare IT News on telemedicine vendors. MARKETPLACE.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

By leveraging wearable devices and cloud-based telemedicine platforms, healthcare professionals can now monitor patients in real-time, ensuring timely interventions and personalized care. Healthcare is now among the most targeted industries, often inflicted with ransomware or state-sponsored attacks aimed at disrupting vital infrastructure.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Arizona telemedicine company owners admit $64 mln kickback scheme. Vendor’s Ransomware Attack Is Latest Supply Chain Warning. Henry Ford Health System gets ROI from employer-based telemedicine clinic. Ducey announces $6.5M training initiative for nurses, caregivers who work in long-term care facilities.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 17, 2023

Two other significant changes include: Prescriptions for controlled substances via telemedicine will no longer be allowed after May 11. The FBI reported at least 210 healthcare-related ransomware complaints in 2022.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 5, 2021

For the 59th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast, we’re doing another edition of Buy or Sell. In this episode we talk about some of the hottest topics in health IT and talk about whether we’re buying that something is going to happen or selling since we don’t think it’s going to happen.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 19, 2020

The following is a guest article by Sean Derrington, Director of Product Management at StorageCraft. It is not an overstatement to say that healthcare workers are the real heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic. Their rapid and selfless response is an incredible example of what we can achieve when good people collaborate and rise to the […].

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The following is a guest article by Donna Thiel, Chief Compliance Officer at ProviderTrust. Although there may be numerous benefits to using telehealth services, patients and providers should also consider the substantial telehealth risks involved.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 13, 2020

Not surprisingly, hospitals struggling to manage the flood of COVID-19 cases are more focused on coping with the daily influx of infected patients than securing their networks and connected assets. As a result, black hat hackers are seizing the opportunity to strike while leaders’ backs are turned or at least distracted.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

NATIONAL 340B pay remedy favors hospitals with the least uncompensated care 10 states struggling most with primary care provider shortage 300+ rural hospitals at immediate risk of closure AHA Responds to Senate Bipartisan RFI on the 340B Drug Pricing Program AHA rejects study suggesting PHE funds overpaid hospitals AHCA warns White House about ‘one-size-fits (..)

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

OakBend Medical Center faces lawsuit for ransomware attack that breached 1M patient records. Telemedicine in Wyoming is growing, and is likely here to stay. HCA Healthcare-owned Galen College of Nursing expands to Houston. Houston Methodist hospital receives $10M donation. La Coste out as GHS CEO. Cody Regional Health and St.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Ransomware group claims responsibility for 2 hospital cyberattacks California found ‘major deficiencies’ at hospital pharmacy on probation California health leaders provide updates on CalAIM implementation California health system uses $1.5M Care must pay $1.3M Was it meant to ‘improperly influence’ her?

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Hive ransomware shuts down California health care organization. New grants will fund mental health telemedicine at Wisconsin community centers. Ransomware Disrupts Payroll at Cheyenne, Wyo., Arkansas, Other States Challenge CDC Transit Mask Rule. CALIFORNIA. California hospital to lay off 658 workers in May. Hospital.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

David’s forges ahead with new behavioral health hospital after rezoning vote Texas rehab hospital settles ADA case UTAH Fire spurs evacuation at Intermountain hospital Intermountain, Ortho Montana break ground on new ASC U of Utah Health adds new C-suite role $17.5

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Telemedicine regulation more aggressive now than before the pandemic? CommonSpirit Health confirms ransomware attack. Telemedicine boosts access, decreases inequities in Montana. CEO of Methodist Health System stands by CommonSpirit amid ransomware attack. Moving the Needle on SDOH Data.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc. Compensation is key Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs? operations The possible reasons for Maryland’s long ER wait times and how patients can help the healthcare system Lawmakers weigh next steps for addressing Md.

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Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

Ransomware spurs weeks, months of IT downtime. Delaware physician group latest spine practice to suffer ransomware attack. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia staff accurately used telemedicine to diagnose genetic disorders. Physician Compensation on the Rise, Marking Post-Pandemic Recovery. RHODE ISLAND.

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