Security

The global ransomworm attack crippled over 300,000 devices in more than 150 countries in May, including 16 branches of the U.K. National Health Service.

With attacks continuing unabated and healthcare again expected to be 2018's top cyber target, just 11 percent of providers plan to get a cybersecurity officer in 2018, the new research report finds.

In response to an ever-worsening cybersecurity environment in healthcare, with an increasing number of cyberattacks on hospitals, health systems and clinics, the American Health Information Management Association has issued new cybersecurity guidelines for healthcare professionals to reference as they seek ways to implement cybersecurity prevention measures.

Company said it will use the investment to build out its technology platform for hospitals, life sciences organizations and payers can engage in patient-centric value-based care.

After filing for bankruptcy in May, the Florida-based cancer specialty provider also settled with the government for $26 million over false claims allegations.

A new report from AMA and Accenture finds phishing is the most common type of attack.

New HIMSS Analytics and Mimecast report ranks top cybersecurity strategies hospitals are pursuing for 2018.

Healthcare organizations are putting their money where their security concerns are.

New Jersey’s Hackensack Sleep and Pulmonary Center at least was able to regain patient files from an offline backup.

While Oklahoma’s DHS informed its clients within a few months of finding the April 2016 breach, the department failed to report the breach to U.S. Health and Human Services.