October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Throughout October we will be spotlighting cybersecurity in healthcare. We begin with resources and research from federal agencies, HHS, AHRQ, ASTP/ONC, and DHS.
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ACA Enrollment Platforms Suspended Over Alleged Foreign Access to Consumer Data
By Julie Appleby – Suspicions that U.S. consumers’ personal information could be accessed from India led regulators to abruptly bar two large private sector enrollment websites from accessing the Affordable Care Act marketplace in August.
Ending with a Whimper
By Matt Fisher -The so far long and tangled path for tracking technology and HIPAA in healthcare appears it will end with a whimper. It is being reported that the federal Department of Health and Human Services dropped its appeal of the decision from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas…
The Hidden Cost Savings of Security Risk Assessments in Healthcare
By Art Gross – In a field where every decision impacts patient care and your bottom line, finding cost-saving strategies is essential. Have you considered that regular Security Risk Assessments could not only protect your patients but also keep your practice financially sound?
More Delayed Access
By Matthew Fisher – The Office for Civil Rights continues to dig into reports about delayed access to records by covered entities. The initial flurry of resolutions from many years ago now has not necessarily resulted in a significant change of behavior, which is frankly a bit surprising.
Much Ado About Non-Competes
By Matt Fisher – The state of non-compete provisions across the country remains in a bit of flux. The FTC promulgated a new rule in April 2024 that, if allowed to go into effect, will ban non-compete provisions. Almost as soon as the final rule was announced, challenges to the rule were filed in court.
Digital Infrastructure in Healthcare is Under Attack: Here’s What We Can Do About It
By Christophe Van de Weyer – 58% of consumers are more fearful of becoming a victim of fraud now than they were two years ago. It’s no surprise considering the world’s critical digital infrastructure, especially healthcare, under attack by state-affiliated groups operating overseas.
Automating Telehealth Cybersecurity
By Zac Amos – Protecting sensitive patient information and ensuring secure communication channels are critical to maintaining trust and compliance with regulations. Cybersecurity automation is crucial in mitigating risks by providing real-time threat detection, efficient incident response and robust data protection.
Understanding the Economics of Data Breaches in Healthcare Settings
By Devin Partida – Data breaches in health care are becoming increasingly frequent, posing severe threats to patient privacy and institutional integrity. As cybercriminals target sensitive medical records, organizations face significant challenges in safeguarding their data.