In this episode of Healthcare Defenders, Lisa Munro speaks with Heather Costa, the Director of Technology Resilience at Mayo Clinic. They discuss the importance of resilience in healthcare organizations, Heather's unique journey into cybersecurity, the significance of...
The Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act (HISAA) introduced in the U.S. Senate on September 26 is another good step forward in addressing key factors contributing to the healthcare sector’s deficiency in establishing and maintaining adequate cybersecurity controls and risk management programs. While there are many in the sector that are already implementing recognized standards, having mandated standards would help to make sure everyone is playing by the same rules.
Despite our focus on security and privacy, cyber threats are continuously increasing in both number and severity.
The volume of cyberattacks on health care facilities should be a resounding wake-up call for all physicians who own their practices.
While data breaches driven by hacking have captured much of the attention in healthcare this year, insider threats remain prevalent. In fact, over half of all Office for Civil Rights resolution agreements involve potential violations related to the requirement to...
Bad actors are costing healthcare organizations billions and changing the insurance landscape
Jon Moore, Head of Consulting Services and Client Success and Chief Risk Officer, Clearwater, speaks with Leah Voigt, Chief Compliance Officer, Corewell Health, and Dr. Mark Sendak, Population Health and Data Science Lead, Duke Institute for Health Innovation, about...
Cyberattacks Soar, But Guarding PHI From Break-Ins, Natural Disasters Is Critical
Healthcare organizations reported the highest number of ransomware attacks among the 16 industries classified as critical U.S. infrastructure last year, according to the 2023 FBI report on Internet crime.
Recent major cyberattacks highlight a crucial reality for healthcare: cybersecurity is now a critical factor impacting patient care and your organization’s ability to fulfill your mission.