Health systems’ IT priorities for 2018: Cybersecurity technologies, patient-generated data

Many major health systems plan to invest in improved cybersecurity technologies next year.

“Cybersecurity improvements are top of mind for health IT executives this coming year, but they’re planning a more cautious approach when it comes to technologies like wearables and artificial intelligence, according to a new survey. IT leaders said they want to be more proactive in detecting and preventing cyberattacks or data breaches. Fifty-four percent of respondents said they want to invest in better identification technologies, including risk assessment and education initiatives, and 50% said they plan to invest in protection and detection programs.” Read the full article.

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