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March 19, 2018
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Mar'18
Cybersecurity in healthcare ails from lack of IT talent
Healthcare cybersecurity woes continue unabated, with more frequent cyberattacks amid a lack of IT talent and employee awareness, but organizations are spending more on security.
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July 14, 2017
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Jul'17
Public health implications of infosec are 'complex,' researchers say
In the wake of the recent WannaCry and Petya attacks that have hit healthcare organizations worldwide, a group of Boston researchers is urging the industry to consider the public health ...
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July 06, 2017
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Jul'17
Patient engagement strategy heavily influences tech investment
Hospital IT professionals are welcoming patient engagement technology, based on the results of a purchasing intentions survey by TechTarget and CHIME.
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June 16, 2017
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Jun'17
Cybersecurity for healthcare a "public health concern," task force says
A federal task force identified six areas that can improve cybersecurity for healthcare, including more education and information sharing.
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Biometric verification improves patient safety, care quality
Biometric authentication is considered a more reliable means of patient identification because identifiers are unique to each individual. But the technology is not without risks. Continue Reading
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Benefits and risks of biometric technologies in healthcare
Biometric authentication is an attractive alternative to passwords for many in healthcare, but there are some concerns around security risks and software requirements. Continue Reading
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Hospitals bone up on medical device cybersecurity plans
Healthcare cybersecurity can be likened to those old movie westerns pitting the good guys against the bad guys. Back then, however, it was easy to distinguish the white hats from the black hats. Not so in today's complex, sinister world of computer ... Continue Reading
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Biometrics in healthcare further protects clinical data
As modern security measures grow in sophistication, more healthcare organizations will evaluate biometrics to authenticate physician identities and verify prescriptions. Continue Reading
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Hospital cybersecurity might slightly increase heart attack deaths
Although the findings are not a slam-dunk, statistics in a study show some sort of link between more deaths of heart attack patients and hospitals' responses to data breaches. Continue Reading
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Emerging technologies in healthcare: IoT, blockchain and AI
Patient data will be more useful if IoT, blockchain and AI work as theorized. Overcoming obstacles remains a challenge, however, to adoption of these technologies. Continue Reading
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Blockchain can help improve the quality of patient care
Improving patient care quality is an ongoing conversation among healthcare professionals. Learn how the implementation of blockchain can make a difference. Continue Reading
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Balance healthcare cybersecurity best practices and end-user needs
Hospital IT is constantly looking for ways to secure patient data without inconveniencing staff. The challenge is finding a middle ground that meets security and end-user needs. Continue Reading
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Healthcare CISO: 'Hygiene and patching take you a long way'
Cybersecurity and healthcare can get along, according to CISO Joey Johnson, who leads the security program at Premise Health, but it takes patience and attention to the details. Continue Reading
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Restrain employee error to fight healthcare cybersecurity threats
According to separate studies, healthcare employees are the biggest security threat to an organization. A security expert suggests three ways to bolster internal security. Continue Reading
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Health information management professionals aid cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is an ongoing priority -- and challenge -- for healthcare organizations. A health information management team can help keep data secure and protected. Continue Reading
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To prevent medical records breach, assess system risk factors
Healthcare organizations could face a breach of medical records at any time, yet they may not be prepared when it happens, according to the founder of a data protection research firm. Continue Reading