Healthcare It News

JUNE 13, 2023

A new joint federal cybersecurity warning says that the Clop Ransomware Gang, also known as TA505, began exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability this past month in one of Progress Software's managed file transfer tools, known as MOVEit Transfer. x and forward – along with software upgrades and patches.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

The following is a guest article by Chris Bowen, Founder and CISO at ClearDATA The recent Cybersecurity concept paper from HHS, while a gesture towards progress, falls critically short of what’s imperative in today’s climate. It’s time for HHS to mandate and enforce rigorous, prescriptive cybersecurity standards.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence published its final guidance this week on securing telehealth and remote patient monitoring ecosystems. WHY IT MATTERS. Those partners included Accuhealth, Cisco, Inova, LogRhythm, MedCrypt, MedSec, Onclave Networks, Tenable.

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Healthcare It News

MAY 2, 2024

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty testified on May 1 before both the House and Senate about the seismic February 21 cyberattack of UHG subsidiary Change Healthcare, which was infiltrated by the ALPHV ransomware gang. His testimony offered a glimpse into the technical side of the attack and, and UHG's incident response.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 11, 2024

The following is a guest article by Justin Kozak, Life Sciences Specialist at Founder Shield In an era where digital innovation drives healthcare forward, healthtech companies are at the forefront of a double-edged sword. This post presents cost-effective cybersecurity solutions for healthtech leaders to consider. Let’s dive in.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Cyber Trust Mark is a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program operated by the FCC. It will initially provide IoT manufacturers with a certification label that signifies their compliance with cybersecurity guidelines and best practices—while providing consumers with more confidence when purchasing internet-connected devices.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Once the threat materializes, it is common in healthcare settings for hospitals to choose a reactive approach. In the same way, investing in cybersecurity early on makes digitized healthcare manageable — preventing the dreaded cyber-attack before it ever infiltrates the hospital ecosystem. Of course not.

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Healthcare It News

MAY 6, 2024

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. It was built from the ground up with the very latest healthcare information technology. Meller is chief information officer at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is scheduled to open this September. It cost more than $2 billion. Blank Hospital.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

During the third DHAGE 2021 high-level meeting, held last month, decision makers in Europe identified collaborations and challenges for the future of digital healthcare policies - when accounting for the health inequailities that have been highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND. THE LARGER TREND.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 10, 2024

What You Should Know: – Intermountain Health has reached a monumental achievement, becoming the first organization in the world to be recognized as a Quadruple Stage 7 Healthcare Organization by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). ”

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MAY 9, 2024

What You Should Know: – MedTech Breakthrough , a market intelligence organization focused on healthcare technology, today revealed the winners of its prestigious 8th annual awards program. 2024 MedTech Breakthrough Award Winners The program recognizes excellence across various healthcare technology sectors. IDgenetix

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 8, 2024

The following is a guest article by Shankar Somasundaram, CEO at Asimily Healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) continue to be up against a fast-moving landscape trying to keep up with and mitigate cybersecurity threats to medical technology. All of these challenges are compounded by the budget and staff constraints facing most HDOs.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of a large hospital system, it is my responsibility to lead the charge in cybersecurity preparedness, and I have done this through a nuanced approach to incident response planning. Together, these plans equip our organization to efficiently navigate the complex world of cybersecurity threats.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A survey released this past week by the cybersecurity company Kaspersky found that globally, the majority of providers have already implemented telehealth capabilities, with many saying their patients are more interested in virtual sessions due to their convenience. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Health Care Law Brief

JANUARY 29, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has expanded upon its recent Healthcare Sector Cybersecurity Concept Paper (which we covered in a prior blog post ), issuing cybersecurity performance goals (“CPGs”) for the healthcare and public health (“HPH”) sector.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The following is a guest article by Anis Trabelsi, C hief Information Officer at Palomar Health As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of a large hospital system, it is my responsibility to lead the charge in cybersecurity preparedness, and I have done this through a nuanced approach to incident response planning.

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HealthIT Answers

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tuesday, January 23rd - Join AEHiS, DHI, and Answers Media Network for our second annual virtual summit addressing various critical aspects of cybersecurity from a government policy (current and future) and compliance angle.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A new survey report in India has gauged the stances of healthcare leaders on their use of technology in an effort to yield operational efficiencies, enhance service delivery, and improve health outcomes. Against this encouraging backdrop in technology spending, however, cyber threats and data privacy are primary concerns.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 13, 2023

Healthcare IT News interviewed Reimer to discuss in detail these issues and programs, and additionally get some tips from him on one of his focus areas, information security preparedness. Sanford Health is a massive health system that serves the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 22, 2024

A third-party cybersecurity firm was engaged to investigate the breach and it was determined on January 5, 2024, that the email account had been accessed by an unauthorized individual at various times between Sep. 20, 2023, and Dec. 20, 2023, and Dec. Some of the emails in the account were viewed, and data may have been stolen.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Department of Commerce, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework offers a comprehensive approach to managing cybersecurity risks in various sectors, including healthcare. The list reveals why NIST Healthcare Cybersecurity is an essential protective standard.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Despite the tough economic environment, the increased cybersecurity threats, and the changing policy landscape, AHIMA members remain excited and upbeat about the future. He spoke about the dichotomy of healthcare – how he is both frustrated and encouraged at the current state of the industry.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

Ransomware groups target the healthcare sector because a successful attack gives them access to large amounts of sensitive data that can be easily monetized and used as leverage to get a ransom paid. According to Recorded Future, there were 358 ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 46%.

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Healthcare IT Today

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. Here we will examine three steps healthcare systems can embrace to strengthen their defenses and protect sensitive patient and organizational information.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 30, 2024

ACC touts that the use of AI, along with harnessing volumes of health data, is the "future of oncology." Drs Vijay Agarwal and Vishwanath S, senior consultants of Medical Oncology at ACC, shared with Healthcare IT News more details about their applications of AI in precision oncology.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

Third-party cybersecurity specialists were engaged to investigate the incident and determine the cause of the activity. On March 8, 2024, after a time-consuming and detailed review of the files, DRS confirmed that they contained the personal and protected health information of current and former patients of its healthcare clients.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 14, 2023

The White House has published a roadmap for implementing President Biden’s March 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy to ensure transparency and a continued path for coordination. Cybersecurity requirements will be established to support national security and public safety across all critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 25, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a wave of cybersecurity threats in a variety of industries – and security professionals predict that there will be no return to normality. "They also raise serious concerns about the integrity of this fall’s U.S. presidential election. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dotty Bollinger, JD, Healthcare Compliance Consultant, Compliancy Group The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reached a settlement with Doctors’ Management Services after the healthcare vendor succumbed to a ransomware attack.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the past year, more than 150 healthcare organizations have benefitted from alerts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) about vulnerabilities and intrusions that have helped them to implement mitigations before harm has been caused.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 29, 2023

The following is a guest article by Oliver Patterson, Director of Product Management, VIPRE Security Group In the digital era, email has become an indispensable communication tool for healthcare organizations. According to various studies, the healthcare industry experiences a high frequency of data breaches and cyberattacks.

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Healthcare It News

JULY 24, 2023

In addition to several patient engagement touchpoints, the health system says it's looking to private cellular networks to keep up with healthcare's demand for high speeds, low latency and the need for cybersecurity. Mandel CEO chair. The network is being used for administrative functions, like asset tracking.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 19, 2024

DAS Health , a provider of healthcare IT and business solutions, proudly announces the acquisition of Agility Holdings, LLC dba vcpi. This significant acquisition expands DAS Health’s position into the senior living space, further establishing the company as the preeminent player in healthcare IT and business solutions.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 2, 2021

While visits have been declining from the peak, virtual care experts predict the future will hold a mix of digital and in-person healthcare. When healthcare facilities struck down on visiting hours, providers found unique ways to adapt. We all saw how the pandemic accelerated the adoption of mobile devices in healthcare.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 15, 2023

This month, the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) Cybersecurity Working Group (CWG) published guidance to help healthcare delivery organizations effectively manage cyber risks associated with legacy technology.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 15, 2023

What You Should Know: – The 15th annual Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking is out, offering a snapshot of the leading U.S. This underscores the increasing importance of sustainability and technology adoption in shaping successful healthcare supply chains. health systems excelling in this crucial area.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 16, 2021

In the early chaos of the coronavirus pandemic, the healthcare industry struggled to keep up with an influx of patients amidst a shortage of necessary resources. Cybercriminals took advantage of the opportunity, and since the start of the pandemic to late 2020, cyberattacks on healthcare firms in the U.S.

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