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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HIPAA’s Role in Setting Good Security
By Matt Fisher – The Office for Civil Rights is promoting HIPAA as being able to prevent or substantially mitigate the impacts of a cyber attack. It is a bold statement from OCR and one that bears unpacking. Why is OCR asserting that HIPAA can prevent or substantially mitigate a cyber attack?
The Friday Five – National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and this week’s Friday Five offers resources, tips and the latest in all things cybersecurity. The post The…
The Friday Five – Industry Experts on Cyber Security Awareness Month
This week’s Friday Five offers thoughts and advice about cybersecurity from industry leaders in honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The post The Friday…
Carl Kunkleman Answers Why You Need a Security Risk Assessment on CTO Talk
By Matt Ferrari – I hope you had a chance to listen to episode one of my new HealthcareNOW Radio show and podcast series CTO…
The Friday Five – National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Results from the 2016 HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey indicate that 80% of providers have experienced one or more significant…
Most Wired Hospitals Focus on Security and Patient Engagement
Health data security and patient engagement are top priorities for the nation’s hospitals, according to results of the 17th annual HealthCare’s Most Wired™ Survey, released by the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
ONC Guide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information
By Lucia Savage – In the draft Interoperability Roadmap, ONC committed to helping individuals, providers, and the health and health IT community better understand how existing federal law, HIPAA, supports interoperable exchange of information for health.