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The Growing Threat of Data Breaches in Healthcare: Protecting Patient Information

Data breaches in healthcare have become a significant concern, posing serious risks to patient privacy and the integrity of healthcare systems. As healthcare organizations increasingly rely on digital technologies to store and manage patient information, the frequency and severity of data breaches have escalated.

Scott Gee Named AHA Deputy National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk

The American Hospital Association (AHA) named James “Scott” Gee, deputy national advisor for cybersecurity and risk.

Join Top Cybersecurity Leaders at the HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum

The HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, taking place Oct. 31-Nov. 1 in Washington, D.C., will showcase essential insights and expertise from leading cybersecurity professionals.

Fortify Today, Evolve for Tomorrow at the HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum

The foremost authorities in cybersecurity will converge at the 2024 HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum to deliver proactive solutions for shielding healthcare’s expanding digital footprint and securing data beyond the confines of any one enterprise.

HHS Office for Civil Rights Imposes a Civil Monetary Penalty of $115,200 Against American Medical Response for Failure to Provide Timely Access to Patient Records

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a civil monetary penalty of $115,200 collected against American Medical Response (AMR), a provider of emergency medical services across the United States.

Microsoft: Helping Our customers Through the CrowdStrike Outage

On July 18, CrowdStrike, an independent cybersecurity company, released a software update that began impacting IT systems globally.

Florida Health Department Hit by Ransomware Attack, Sensitive Data Released on Dark Web

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that it was targeted by the ransomware group RansomHub.

Ascension Cybersecurity Event Update

Ascension continues to work around the clock with industry-leading cybersecurity experts to safely restore systems across our network.

OCR Updates Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident FAQs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published an update to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) webpage concerning the Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident.

Ascension Cybersecurity Event Update

Ascension continues to make progress towards restoration and recovery following the recent ransomware attack.

AMA Responds to UnitedHealth Confirmation of Stolen Data from Change Healthcare

The American Medical Association (AMA) is deeply concerned about the April 22 announcement from UnitedHealth Group (UHG) indicating vast amounts of sensitive medical data might have been stolen from Change Healthcare’s system and in the hands of malicious ransomware groups.

UnitedHealth Group Updates on Change Healthcare Cyberattack

UnitedHealth Group is announcing support for people who may be concerned about their personal data potentially being impacted based on preliminary findings from the ongoing investigation and review of the data involved in the malicious criminal cyberattack on Change Healthcare.

Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Access Protected Computer Network of Medical Treatment Facility

A Rutland man was sentenced in federal court in Worcester to conspiring to access a protected computer of his former employer – a non-profit substance use and mental health treatment provider that operates recovery centers throughout Massachusetts.

EU AI Act and CIRCIA Proposed Rule

Check out the latest industry updates with insights from HIMSS subject matter experts.

Sleep Management Institute Provides Notice of Security Incident

Sleep Management Institute and its affiliates (“Sleep Management”), a healthcare provider specializing in sleep disorder evaluation and treatment, confirmed that it experienced a data incident in February 2024 and will issue notices to affected individuals and relevant state and federal agencies about the incident.

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