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Are You Ready For Quantum Day in Healthcare?

From AI-driven diagnostics to wearable smart devices and telehealth breakthroughs, rapid digital transformation drives modern healthcare service delivery. From what was once a tech-resistant industry — and one where many legacy systems still play critical roles in operations — healthcare tech adoption has radically evolved since pre-COVID. With all these breakthroughs and benefits, many covered entities and business associates struggle to keep pace with the increased risk these innovations introduce into the modern healthcare ecosystem. The more technologies, web apps, smart devices, and cloud services your organization adopts, the greater chance of a cyber breach.

Clinical Research Organizations: M&A Goldmine or Data Liability? Why Cybersecurity Must Be on Every Investor’s Radar

The market for clinical trials is experiencing significant momentum in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Private equity (PE) investment in Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) and Site Management Organizations (SMOs) is being spurred by site consolidation, expansion of specialized services, and technology innovation. These firms are important players in the pipeline of drug development and the best targets for investors who wish to capitalize on healthcare innovation.

8 Easy Ways to Prepare for an OCR HIPAA Compliance Audit

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has officially launched its third round of HIPAA audits, following previous assessments in 2012 and 2016. Learn 8 easy ways to prepare for an OCR HIPAA compliance audit and safeguard your health information against rising cyber threats. Past audits revealed widespread compliance gaps, prompting increased oversight.

OCR’s Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

In Part 1 of this blog, I provide an overview of OCR’s proposed changes to the HIPAA Security Rule, some commentary on the background, rationale and the potential impact on healthcare, descriptions of key changes in definitions, and OCR’s broader themes. In Part 2, I will dive into specific proposed new or updated standards and implementation specifications and speculate on what may happen next.

Clearwater Cyber Briefing: Key Trends and Takeaways for December 2024

In today’s ever-evolving threat landscape, staying ahead of cybersecurity risks is more critical than ever for healthcare organizations. That’s why, each month, Clearwater Security delivers a Cyber Briefing, providing a comprehensive digest of the latest news, emerging threats, and key updates from across the healthcare cybersecurity ecosystem. These briefings are designed to equip healthcare leaders with the knowledge and insights they need to safeguard their organizations and stay informed on the most pressing issues.

2024: Year in Review for Healthcare Security & Compliance

Our gift to you: a year-end wrap-up featuring Clearwater highlights and top resources on risk, security, compliance, and resiliency.

Navigating the HIPAA Privacy Rule for Reproductive Healthcare: Compliance Essentials Before the December 2024 Deadline

In an era where the privacy of reproductive healthcare has become a topic for debate, healthcare organizations face growing fears and challenges over the potential misuse of sensitive patient data. Recent legal developments, coupled with the shifts following the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, have shown the urgent need for robust safeguards. Notably, the December 23, 2024 compliance deadline for the HIPAA Privacy Rule Final Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy offers a pivotal moment to address these concerns.

The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024: Key Takeaways and Implications

The Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act (HCCRA) of 2024 is yet another proposed bill aimed at strengthening the healthcare sector’s cybersecurity posture and resilience. It focuses on improving coordination between government organizations, updating cybersecurity standards, increasing breach reporting requirements, and providing grants to rural healthcare organizations that lack both financial and human resources needed to address growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and increasing threats.

Clearwater Cyber Briefing: Key Trends and Takeaways for November 2024

Experts Predict Increasing Digital Health Investment in 2025: Innovators Can Turn Cybersecurity into Value Creation

Digital innovation in healthcare continues to march forward, with artificial intelligence (AI) attracting even more attention and contributing to funding patterns across product categories and therapeutic areas. With a strong close to this year, 2024 funding dollars and deal counts could exceed 2023 historicals. This sustained growth demonstrates a healthcare landscape eager for technological advancements and poised to adopt new solutions that can drive efficiency and improve patient outcomes. Investors and innovators alike are seizing this opportunity to make a lasting impact on healthcare systems worldwide.

OCR Doubles Down: Risk Analysis Now a Key Enforcement Priority

Is Your Organization an Attractive Target for Cybercriminals? Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Director Melanie Rainer wants you to consider this question seriously.

Clearwater Cyber Briefing: Key Trends and Takeaways for October 2024

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