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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

Richland County Faces Backlash Over Data Breach

The Wisconsin county is dealing with fallout after notifying victims of a 2023 breach. ... Read more
| Author Abby Grifno, tagged in News, ransomware

Young Consulting Breach Impacts Nearly One Million

The company, which provides software for medical organizations, recently faced a large ransomware attack. ... Read more
| Author Abby Grifno, tagged in News, ransomware

Healthcare Information Security Challenges and Solutions

Protecting patient information is vital for all healthcare organizations. This information—contained in electronic health record (EHR) systems, clinical decision support systems, radiology systems, and other environments—is critical for delivering ... Read more
| Author Kate Wang, tagged in Security



AWS Well-Architected Framework: Unpacking the Six Key Pillars

Healthcare organizations are increasingly tapping into public cloud services to build innovative applications and services. But architecting optimal cloud environments can be a daunting task—especially for teams that are used to on-premises ... Read more
| Author Josh Ray, tagged in aws

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