By Matt Fisher – Recently the OCR announced another settlement stemming from a ransomware attack. The settlement is just the latest one imposed by OCR stemming from a cyberattack. It may feel like rubbing salt in a wound, but the details behind the settlement (at least the minimum ones available) provide a little bit more insight.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month we will be asking our experts to help us navigate cybersecurity in healthcare. This week we take on the rise of ransomware attacks and how do we fight back?
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.
By Matt Betts & Carlos Estrada – Bolstering Defenses: When evaluating a solutions partner, focus on these four areas to adequately assess a competitive edge.
By Russ Smith – The need to protect sensitive patient and member data has become paramount in the wake of escalating cyber threats throughout healthcare systems. Here are strategies organizations can adopt to mitigate risks and safeguard their private data.
By David R. Burda – If you’re running a healthcare business, ransomware attacks are old news. You know they’re coming, and you should be ready for them and be able to prevent them or at least react to them effectively to protect your business and your customers.
By Usman Choudhary – The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare has again brought cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the forefront. This ransomware attack, attributed to the Blackcat gang, underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
By Art Gross – The healthcare industry faces rising cybersecurity risks that threaten patient safety and care. According to HHS, large healthcare data breaches are up 93% from 2018 to 2022, increasingly involving ransomware.
By Art Gross – In a watershed moment for the healthcare industry, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, recently finalized a $100,000 settlement with Doctors’ Management Services, a Massachusetts-based medical management company.