Privacy & Security

A report released by the cybersecurity company found that fears around data privacy and security contributed to patients' refusal to participate in virtual care.

A researcher from CISA describes the results of a report, which finds the U.S. healthcare infrastructure in "critical condition," thanks to COVID-19 and the disruption of ransomware and other security threats.

The incident led to the exposure of about 400,000 patients' information.

"What's measured is managed," as the saying goes, but the questions of what to measure, how to report it and how dashboards should be customized are just as important, says the CISO of Highmark Health.

Cybersecurity researchers note that the vulnerable database appeared to be linked to Gale Healthcare Solutions, which connects medical facilities with available caregivers.  

Six health IT leaders lay out some of their security strategies as healthcare continues to be a prime target for cybercriminals.

Huntington Hospital notified about 13,000 patients after a now-former employee improperly accessed records without authorization.

Philippe Wackers, NetApp innovation manager healthcare & life science in EMEA, feels that healthcare missed an opportunity to unlock the full potential of data by turning it into valuable information to improve outcomes in the past.

Clearwater Compliance vice president for consulting services Cathie Brown stresses the need for cybersecurity collaboration between the board and IT pros.

Miquel Angel Garcia, Head of Medical Systems Division EMEA at Olympus, talks about how the company gives hospitals support in achieving the top goals he outlines.