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Privacy & Security

By Benjamin Harris | 01:05 pm | September 16, 2019
Connected devices make healthcare easier but invite plenty of problems. Here’s what CIOs and CISOs need to do.
By Bill Siwicki | 01:30 pm | September 13, 2019
A legal expert who helped write HIMSS’ comments on the proposed rule offers an in-depth look at the new regs, and explains what they could mean for IT and infosec leaders.
By Mike Miliard | 04:39 pm | September 12, 2019
The voluntary recommendations from the industry group, which aim to build consumer trust in companies that handle health and wellness data, are meant to supplement, not supplant, existing legal requirements, says CTA.
By Nathan Eddy | 06:51 pm | September 11, 2019
One new study hypothesizes that a reason medical records aren't being advertised on the underground markets is that cybercriminals are culling PII from the stolen records and selling it off separately.
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By Atos | 12:52 pm | September 11, 2019
Security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) is receiving more and more print these days—and with good reason.
By HIMSS TV | 09:16 am | September 11, 2019
Deep Dive: In Part 1 of a four-part series, healthcare cybersecurity veterans discuss the major risks facing healthcare organizations, and why protecting sensitive data and systems is a must for providing care.
By Tammy Lovell | 06:55 am | September 11, 2019
But French website Doctissimo denies sharing sensitive data with third parties.
By Nathan Eddy | 01:00 am | September 11, 2019
Planned enhancements would help clinicians securely exchange messages with healthcare providers on different secure messaging platforms and ensure messages are sent in a standard format
By Bill Siwicki | 03:24 pm | September 10, 2019
Replacing easily breakable usernames and passwords with other protections such as biometrics can thwart fraudsters. One cybersecurity expert walks provider IT leaders through the hairy status quo.
By Mike Miliard | 01:07 pm | September 10, 2019
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg pays $85,000 to HHS Office for Civil Rights and promises remediation after failing to give an expectant mother timely access to her medical records.