Privacy & Security

Healthcare organizations can easily access key information about pharmaceutical products thanks to updates in the most widely used radio frequency identification (RFID) global standards.

Artificial intelligence is becoming so user-friendly that doctors can code custom clinical workflow tools. But AI-driven vulnerability discovery is fast reshaping cybersecurity imperatives for IT leaders.

Mt. San Rafael's Michael Archuleta and Cyderes' Daniel Spitzer outline how AI can be used to enhance care delivery and protect against cyberattacks, having picked up new knowledge from HIMSS26's AI and cybersecurity preconference forums.

Dr. Matt Sakumoto, Nabla's chief clinical product officer, says AI scribes can help doctors be more present during visits, but that hasn't necessarily improved patient experience scores.

Nadin Knippschild, DNP, RN, says she must responsibly control advanced technologies while maintaining unwavering cybersecurity – especially as more data and services are migrated to the cloud.

A final rule is expected later this spring, and many of its proposed changes would be time‑consuming and costly for covered entities and business associates to manage. But implementing some of these practices and controls could help.

Police say suspect allegedly downloaded data from hospital contractor system; records include HKID numbers and surgery details.

Akron Children's Hospital Chief Information Security Officer Deepesh Randeri discusses the importance of fundamental governance processes, from the front end (most important, he says) to the back.

It allows health systems to assess an array of healthcare risks and benchmark readiness, say Brian Mazanec, deputy assistant secretary at HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and Jeff Butler of HPH Preparedness Consultants.

The Korean hospital has been revalidated at Stage 7 of the HIMSS INFRAM.