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Privacy & Security

Mobile Health IT
By Mike Miliard | 03:45 pm | August 29, 2018
Although the health system has been repeatedly dinged for lax security practices, most NHS hospitals aren't discouraging use of consumer messaging tools.
Compliance
By Bill Siwicki | 03:09 pm | August 23, 2018
An Internet of Things expert from Travelers discusses equipment maintenance software, smart screens and IoT-linked cabinets.
Privacy & Security
By Jessica Davis | 03:58 pm | August 22, 2018
The hackers went undetected for several weeks at the Portland, Oregon-based health system.
Privacy & Security
By Jessica Davis | 01:59 pm | August 21, 2018
Months after all NHS trusts failed security assessments, a new assessment from a think tank found the majority of hospitals still are leaning on handwritten documentation, and often misplace patient records.
Privacy & Security
By Jessica Davis | 04:48 pm | August 17, 2018
The Georgia provider was hit by two cyberattacks in September 2017, but did not explain when the breach was discovered.
Privacy & Security
By Jessica Davis | 01:48 pm | August 16, 2018
While the state program had a security program in place, it lacked sufficient controls over the data and its operation.
IT Infrastructure
By Jessica Davis | 01:25 pm | August 15, 2018
While CMS Administrator Seema Verma called for the end of fax machine use by 2020, new Check Point research found a hacker could steal data from a flaw in the fax protocol.
Privacy & Security
By Jessica Davis | 10:53 am | August 15, 2018
McAfee researchers show just how easy it is to hack into devices -- but new MedCrypt data shows government guidance may be putting device manufacturers on the right trajectory to shore up this real threat.
Privacy & Security
By Lynne Minion | 12:27 pm | August 13, 2018
She snooped in the EHRs of nearly four dozen people over two years.
IT Infrastructure
By Bill Siwicki | 08:16 am | August 13, 2018
The technology alone won’t fix patient ID issues but it can bring some of the data accessibility, interoperability, integrity and security hospitals need.