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As cyberattacks become increasingly complex – and are tailored to target specific individuals – the methods used to prevent them must become more sophisticated, according to our security experts, who discussed the issue during a recent webinar.
If health IT and security leaders aren’t willing to take an honest look at why cybersecurity attacks work, we’re never going to be able to prevent them, says Mitch Parker, who examines the growing problem in this two-part series.
It’s time to stop overlooking the cybersecurity risks that exist within the supply chain and provide guidance on how to deal with them, says Greg Garcia, who talks about a new toolkit aimed at small-to-medium sized organizations.
Implementing a system that can accurately identify patients isn’t as simple as adding a field to an EMR system. But it is going to require “a mobilization and educational effort similar to the one that made EMR usage pervasive,” says Mitch Parker.
As healthcare enters “the digital revolution,” perhaps the greatest challenge for leaders is balancing the need for data access with the need for security, says Pamela McNutt, CIO at Methodist Health System.
Should patients be able to access and share their medical records? Of course. But are patients willing to read all the fine print, and qualified to properly vet third parties? That, says Chuck Christian, is the big question.
Though it may seem counterintuitive, mindfulness can actually help organize technology use, reduce distractions, and lower the risk of security breaches, says Mitch Parker – if you follow these guidelines.
Since the very first networks were built – and hacked – the legal system has been playing a game of catch-up and losing, says CIO Dave Lehr, who calls on industry leaders to help end the cycle.
It’s becoming clear that AI has enormous potential – both clinically and economically – but before we go full-speed ahead, there are some big issues that need to be addressed, says Jaime Parent.
The “digital dust” consumers leave behind — such as mobile purchasing habits and step counts — can give providers a much clearer picture of the patient than simply asking questions, says Dr. Joe Kvedar. The problem, once again, is the privacy issue.
