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 […]

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

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?

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

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

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