October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month we will be asking our experts to help us navigate cybersecurity in healthcare. This week we take on the framework of Zero Trust and adoption in healthcare organizations.
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From the Health IT Buzz Blog – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, has released the final 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan.
By Laurie Seall – Data that sits in a legacy system is at risk of becoming inaccessible. As applications and servers age, they become more vulnerable to cyberattacks and downtime. As the need for data agility and efficiency continues to evolve, it is important to do some cleanup work that will pay off for years to come.
By Anthony Murray – The HL7® FHIR® standard is the accepted standard for exchanging healthcare information, regardless of how or where the information is stored. By enabling secure access to both clinical and administrative data, FHIR ensures that healthcare providers can access the information they need to deliver optimal patient care.
By Micky Tripathi – Our country has made tremendous strides and invested billions of private and public dollars in establishing the digital future of the health care system. We are thus highly concerned about ongoing and recent reports that we have received about potential violations of…
By Lyle Berkowitz MD – Long wait times for primary care appointments are particularly concerning. When patients are unable to obtain timely access to primary care, manageable conditions such as high blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol may grow worse and lead to more severe and costly medical issues.
By Beth Friedman – HIMSS Chapter conferences often bring together some of the most unexpected and interesting people. This month’s Georgia HIMSS 2024 Annual Conference was no exception. I attended the event expecting to hear the usual conversations around AI, EHRs and security.
By Eric Grimm -It is critically important to place a significant emphasis on cybersecurity awareness so that everyone within the organization – as well as the third-party vendors they partner with – are well-positioned and mindful of potential threats.
By Emily Newton – As health care decision-makers make telehealth integration plans, they must take all-encompassing approaches that account for the needs of patients, providers and other impacted parties. Then, they are most likely to create user-friendly experiences for everyone involved.