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By Kat Jercich | 12:25 pm | May 11, 2021
At least five healthcare providers were affected by the incident, which occurred in February.
By HIMSS TV | 07:00 am | May 11, 2021
Deep Dive: With ransomware attacks now the top security risk facing healthcare organizations, as cybercriminals' tactics evolve in dangerous ways, security professionals offer tips and best practices for safeguarding against the threat.
By Kat Jercich | 03:47 pm | May 07, 2021
Some customers describe being unable to access their clinic schedules, chart notes, refill requests or incoming test results, among other issues.
By HIMSS TV | 08:35 am | May 07, 2021
This week's top stories include the Biden administration aiming to get 70% of adults at least one vaccine dose by July 4 and a report finding that ransomware continues to be a major threat to the healthcare industry.
By Kat Jercich | 04:35 pm | May 06, 2021
In Wyoming, an employee accidentally uploaded COVID-19 test results to a public-facing website, while Pennsylvania faced trouble with a third-party contact-tracing vendor.
By Bill Siwicki | 12:28 pm | May 05, 2021
An AI expert reveals his gravest concerns with dangers lurking in the information in EHRs and other systems.
By HIMSS TV | 11:47 am | May 05, 2021
In this episode of HIT Cybersecurity, Johns Hopkins Medicine's Darren Lacey shares how healthcare providers can develop a more forward-leaning strategy.
By Kat Jercich | 12:53 pm | May 04, 2021
The report found that healthcare was one of the industries most affected by tracked ransomware incidents in 2020, second only to education.  
By HIMSS TV | 05:08 pm | May 03, 2021
Monthly Update: HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock recaps some of the biggest trends and stories from April, including insurtech news, Fitbit studies and telehealth being called into question.
By Bill Siwicki | 12:12 pm | May 03, 2021
The chief information officer at Freeman Health describes how he and his team defend everything from HVAC systems to medical devices from hackers looking to wreak havoc.