The vast majority of healthcare organizations have spotted a cyberattack and suffered financial consequences as a result in the past 12 months, according to new research. A separate report also found that overall cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have risen by 32% year-over-year.
Healthcare providers and vendors are learning the hard way that hackers are relentless and resourceful, constantly adjusting tactics and tools and using new technology, including AI, to launch more sophisticated attacks.
When it comes to managing inbound phone calls, underperformance has devastating cost implications.
HHS is proposing major changes to HIPAA for the first time in more than a decade, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity protocols for electronic health data. Healthcare cybersecurity leaders are mainly in favor of the proposal — though there are some concerns that smaller providers will struggle with the financial and operational burdens of compliance.
Implementing a thorough federal privacy law and broadening HIPAA protections to include new mHealth technologies are crucial steps in enhancing personal data security. Equally important, companies and developers should adhere to strict ethical standards and robust security protocols during app development to protect users' sensitive information.
U.S. healthcare organizations lose $1.9 million on average during each day of downtime following a ransomware attack, according to new research from Comparitech. Rebecca Moody, Comparitech’s head of data research, predicted that the rate of ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector will accelerate even more in 2025.
Ascension’s May cyberattack compromised 5.6 million patients’ personal and health information, including Social Security numbers, credit card numbers and addresses. However, there is no evidence that any data was stolen from Acension’s EHR or other clinical systems, the health system said.
A new report from Relatient, A Data-Driven Guide to Patient Access Succes, highlights how focusing on data accuracy and relevance can enhance the performance of healthcare practices.
Steps that healthcare providers can take – internally and with the help of external partners – to boost both their security capabilities and the confidence of their clinicians in those capabilities
Two chief information security officers offer some advice at a cybersecurity panel at HLTH.
New research shows that there are more than 14,000 unique IP addresses across the globe exposing patients’ potentially sensitive medical information on the public internet. Nearly half of these exposures are in the U.S.
Even top companies struggle to maintain adequate IT staffing levels. Here are several reasons why FQHCs should consider outsourcing to a firm experienced in the nuances of healthcare.
Zelis CEO Amanda Eisel shares her perspective on how the company is solving the problems of a fragmented health financial system to benefit all.
More than three-quarters of healthcare organizations reported paying more than $500,000 in ransom as a result of cyberattacks, according to a new report.
During a panel discussion at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference, three healthcare leaders shared their expert insight on what needs to change in order to improve the industry’s cybersecurity strategy.
Three-quarters of U.S. providers and payers say they have increased their IT spending over the past year, according to a new report from Bain & Company and KLAS Research. Both providers and payers are investing in cybersecurity technology, as well as AI tools.
Healthcare organizations should work proactively with experts in the relevant domains to recognize and mitigate potential cybersecurity risks. Here's what to do to mitigate risk.
Six months after Change Healthcare suffered its cyberattack, some health systems are still missing payments for patient encounters from February, according to a new report. It showed that small hospitals are still missing about 3-5% of expected net revenue for patient encounters from February.