Privacy & Security

System access was gained via a worker who accidentally downloaded a malicious file, according to the health system.

When pharmacy technicians leverage pre-tagged RFID-enabled medications, they can better streamline daily pharmacy workflows to save time and protect patients.

"Healthcare organizations cannot rely on legacy technologies to detect and respond to today’s attacks," says Ricardo Villadiego, CEO of cybersecurity firm Lumu.

Healthcare organizations should assess their security risks and be ready to defend against the types of cybercriminals that have recently impacted the industry, says Dave Bailey, VP, Consulting Services, at Clearwater Security.  

A cyberattack investigation has found that files were stolen during the May incident, some of which "may contain" protected health information and personally identifiable information, the health system says.

The AHA and National Rural Health Association are also onboard for the initiative, which will offer grants, free endpoint security advice and other resources for critical access and emergency hospitals.

Working with Digital Therapeutic Alliance, the data exchange alliance will offer independent assessments of health apps and other patient-facing tools for interoperability, transparency, privacy and security.

Also, SA Ambulance Service is set to implement an electronic patient care record system.

Dr. Marschall Runge, CEO of Michigan Medicine and dean of U-M Medical School, discusses the real-world insider threats that inspired his new "techno-medical thriller," whose plot focuses on misuse of a national electronic health record.

To remain competitive, hospitals must modernize their technology infrastructure — and find a partner who can provide the reliable connectivity needed to support new systems and devices.