Privacy & Security

The researchers found 20 of the 23 apps reviewed shared data with third parties. Only 16 displayed a privacy policy, and three collected data before consent.

Plus, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' cyber arm highlights ransomware trends, and Microsoft launches cybersecurity services.

Those who violate the in-person requirement for providing medication abortions could face a fine of up to $50,000.

The CISO discusses cybersecurity and patient safety, the expanded threat landscape – and how health systems should prepare for cyber risk.

Providers must be proactive about protecting themselves and their patients, says Lee Kim, director of privacy and security at HIMSS.

Apple, Google and Microsoft plan to implement capabilities that will allow users to sign into websites and applications without a password.

The Digital Health Assessment Framework includes components to analyze tools' data and privacy, clinical assurance and safety, usability and accessibility, and technical security and stability.

KLAS researchers say that many organizations are moving toward enterprise software for safety, risk and compliance management needs.

A statement from the company followed reports of interrupted services at facilities in Massachusetts and Florida.

Healthcare organizations are increasingly finding themselves on the receiving end of cyberattacks. While this makes healthcare the industry with the most cyberattacks, organizations can take four steps to protect themselves.