Data Security, Information Management
October 22, 2018
Via: Health Data ManagementThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is reporting unauthorized access to consumer data in systems that support federal insurance exchanges. The agency says the breach affects personal information of thousands of individuals who get their health insurance from Federally […]
Data Security, Information Management
October 17, 2018
Via: Health Data ManagementThe Food and Drug Administration and Department of Homeland Security will work more closely to address threats to medical device cybersecurity. The federal agencies have signed a memorandum of agreement to increase coordination and cooperation when it comes to potential […]
Data Security, Information Management
October 5, 2018
Via: Health Data ManagementMalware’s and ransomware’s reach is extending to medical devices, according to a survey of top healthcare IT executives. A survey by KLAS Research in collaboration with the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) found that 18 percent of provider […]
Data Security, Information Management
October 2, 2018
Via: HITECH AnswersCybersecurity is more critical than ever in healthcare. A survey of U.S. physicians by Accenture and the American Medical Association (AMA) found that 83 percent of physician practices have experienced some form of cyberattack, such as phishing and viruses. Seventy-four […]
Data Security, Information Management
September 20, 2018
Via: Health Data ManagementCybersecurity vulnerabilities and intrusions pose risks to every hospital, the American Hospital Association reminds members. The expanded use of networked technology and the electronic exchange of health information greatly increases exposure to potential cybersecurity threats. One of the most important […]
Data Security, Information Management
August 15, 2018
Via: Health Data ManagementThe state of Maryland has not adequately secured its Medicaid Management Information System in accordance with federal requirements and guidance, potentially putting sensitive data and its operations at risk. That’s the finding of an audit by the Department of Health […]
Data Security, Information Management
July 12, 2018
Via: Health Data ManagementCass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Mo., is continuing to recover from a ransomware attack that was discovered at 11 a.m. on July 9 and affected email and internet services, as well as its electronic health records system. Data in […]
Data Security, Information Management
July 10, 2018
Via: HitConsultantMost people know blockchain as the transaction ledger associated with cryptocurrency transactions. However, evidence suggests a specific use for it that applies to health professionals — reducing medical fraud. Blockchain’s Innate Characteristics May Cut Down on Fraud Individuals think blockchain […]
Data Security, Information Management
July 3, 2018
Via: Health Data ManagementHealth insurer Humana has notified an undisclosed number of members about a data breach after it uncovered a sophisticated cyber spoofing attack on the Humana.com web site and its Go365.com wellness site. The attack, discovered on June 3, apparently came […]
Data Security, Information Management, Innovation, Medical Devices
June 25, 2018
Via: HitConsultantFrom medication pumps to pacemakers, people depend on lifesaving devices to live their healthiest possible lives and manage chronic ailments. Many of those patients likely hear about cybercriminals orchestrating massive data breaches, and might get concerned about one of those […]
Data Security, Information Management
May 24, 2018
Via: Health Data ManagementFor most healthcare organizations, the front line of security remains the passwords associated with user names. Especially when users are forced to change their codes on a regular basis, there’s a risk that they’ll opt for something easy to remember […]
Data Security, Information Management
May 8, 2018
Via: Health Data ManagementEvery healthcare organization should have an incident response plan (IRP) in place before it experiences a breach of protected health information. The IRP is the roadmap for what to do in the event of a data breach—it contains the specific […]
Data Privacy, Data Security, Information Management
May 2, 2018
Via: Aberdeen EssentialsMobile health apps are growing in popularity among doctors and patients alike. In a world where people are often too busy or unable to go to an appointment, telemedicine can give people a chance to connect with their health providers. […]
Data Security, Information Management
May 2, 2018
Via: HITECH AnswersStudy Shows that Healthcare’s Internal Security Breaches Exceed External Ones Was that Lady Gaga in the emergency room? What kind of procedure is my ex having? If you’re a healthcare organization, curiosity is one reason why your employees are a […]
Data Security, Information Management
April 25, 2018
Via: medicaldevice-network.comUS-based software firm Symantec has reported that a new attack group called Orangeworm is targeting global healthcare and related sectors in the US, Europe and Asia. The group is found to have already infected computers associated with medical imaging devices […]
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