Privacy and Security

DHS: KRACK vulnerability puts every Wi-Fi connection at risk

Privacy & Security News “A Belgian researcher discovered a flaw in the protocol that could allow a hacker to hijack connections, launch […]

Slow breach detection, patching, operational snags handcuff healthcare security

Healthcare IT News – Privacy & Security “When it comes to healthcare security, security experts would rank the industry in the middle or […]

Connected medical devices put healthcare at risk for sophisticated malware attacks

Healthcare is turning a corner on cybersecurity, new HIMSS research shows

Healthcare IT News – Privacy & Security “The sector is now making security a top priority, hiring CISOs, undertaking threat management and penetration […]

The CMIO role will evolve as health systems’ needs change

HealthcareDive – Feature “These days, chief medical information officers tackle a lot more than just EHR implementation. Initially brought on to help […]

Who’s responsible for protecting patient data in the cloud?

Cybersecurity experts lay out the facts, and misperceptions, about securing data in the cloud. The answer is not so simple. “Cloud computing […]

The rise and risk of IoT in healthcare

The rise and risk of IoT in healthcare

Carson Sweet, co-founder and CTO at CloudPassage, argues why we cannot lose sight of compliance and security measures as IoT plays an […]

How Do HIPAA Regulations Apply to Wearable Devices?

How Do HIPAA Regulations Apply to Wearable Devices?

HIPAA regulations are something that every healthcare organization should be prepared for, but what does HIPAA have to do with wearable devices? […]

Securing data integrity at the ‘front door’ of care delivery

Securing data integrity at the “front door” of care delivery

Although most of the health industry has moved records and administrative processes from paper to digital, human error remains a costly issue. […]

Expanding Beyond HIPAA Audit Prep for Information Governance

Expanding Beyond HIPAA Audit Prep for Information Governance

The recent AHIMA toolkit focusing on HIPAA audit preparation is a key tool for organizations, but it is just the beginning for […]

MGMA Advises New HHS Secretary on MACRA Implementation

MGMA Advises New HHS Secretary on MACRA Implementation

MGMA made suggestions to improve various aspects of the healthcare industry that benefit medical groups participating in MACRA implementation. The Medical Group […]