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By Benjamin Harris | 11:27 am | September 24, 2019
Chief information security officers might not consider it a badge of honor to have presided over a data breach. But many organizations are prioritizing hiring CISOs with experience in managing them.
By Mike Miliard | 05:15 pm | September 23, 2019
An alphabet soup of healthcare stakeholders, including AHIMA, CHIME, MGMA and others, want the Senate HELP Committee to ensure the proposed regs serve the "needs of patients and those who deliver their care."
By Bill Siwicki | 04:21 pm | September 23, 2019
One cybersecurity expert offers his perspective on the changing threat landscape faced by CIOs and CISOs, and gives some tips for more effective threat detection and response.
By HIMSS TV | 07:21 am | September 23, 2019
Deep Dive: The second video of this four-part series on healthcare cybersecurity explores what’s driving cybercriminals to attack healthcare systems, as well as the specific prizes they are targeting.
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By Nathan Eddy | 04:41 pm | September 18, 2019
Two consultants explain how the agility of remote hosting can boost readiness for social determinant of health initiatives – and spotlight the privacy and security concerns that must be prioritized.
By Dean Koh | 06:28 am | September 18, 2019
An interview with Richard Staynings, Chief Security Strategist, Cylera.
By Nathan Eddy | 04:58 pm | September 17, 2019
The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority network now has 13 accelerators working to, among other things, detect illnesses before people know they’re sick and bolster healthcare security.
By Benjamin Harris | 01:05 pm | September 16, 2019
Connected devices make healthcare easier but invite plenty of problems. Here’s what CIOs and CISOs need to do.
By Bill Siwicki | 01:30 pm | September 13, 2019
A legal expert who helped write HIMSS’ comments on the proposed rule offers an in-depth look at the new regs, and explains what they could mean for IT and infosec leaders.
By Mike Miliard | 04:39 pm | September 12, 2019
The voluntary recommendations from the industry group, which aim to build consumer trust in companies that handle health and wellness data, are meant to supplement, not supplant, existing legal requirements, says CTA.