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The Digital Transformation of MiHIN – a Healthcare Cinderella Story

Overused buzzwords like "digital transformation" and "disruption" dominate healthcare discourse. While these terms are alluring and attention grabbing, they often lack substance and obscure the realities of true innovation. One health information ... Read more
| Author Gerry Miller, tagged in

Healthcare Cloud Security: A Guide to Getting Started

The healthcare sector consistently ranks among the most frequently targeted industries for cyberattacks. Why are healthcare organizations such frequent targets? Cybercriminals know where the money is: Health records sell for up to 10x more than any ... Read more
| Author Josh Ray, tagged in Security

Success Story: EAP Expert Scaled 200% in AWS While Lowering Its Monthly Bill

The Client The client EAP Expert is a healthcare technology company with the premiere application for helping the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) industry run more efficiently, save time and money, and provide a great user experience. Founded in ... Read more
| Author Josh Ray, tagged in Case Studies

Great Expressions Dental Settles Lawsuit for $2.7 Million

The settlement comes after a data breach impacting millions. ... Read more
| Author Abby Grifno, tagged in News

Boston Children’s Health Physicians Confirms Cyberattack

The New York and Connecticut Hospital recently confirmed it had been the victim of a large cyberattack. ... Read more
| Author Abby Grifno, tagged in News

HHS Announces Penalty on Providence Medical Institute

The HHS is imposing a $240,000 civility penalty on the institute following a cybersecurity investigation and three data breaches. ... Read more
| Author Abby Grifno, tagged in News

Health IT Security: The Biggest Threats and How to Mitigate Them

Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations continue to rise. Providers, payers, and other healthcare organizations are prime targets for cybercriminals who are looking to hold sensitive patient data hostage or steal it to commit further criminal acts. ... Read more
| Author Josh Ray, tagged in Security

Securing Patient Data: How to Protect Electronic Health Records

The move to electronic health records (EHRs) over the past few decades has helped to boost operational efficiency in the healthcare industry while improving the speed and quality of care. With electronic records, healthcare organizations are better ... Read more
| Author Kate Wang, tagged in Security

Patient Data Privacy: The Importance of Data Security in Healthcare

With the enactment of HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) and the subsequent publication of its Security Rule and Privacy Rule, the United States set important standards for protecting patient data and maintaining ... Read more
| Author Kate Wang, tagged in

Elitecare Emergency Hospital Suffers Data Breach

The Texas healthcare provider recently filed a notice of data breach with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ... Read more
| Author Abby Grifno, tagged in News, ransomware

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