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Safeguarding Patient Data with HITRUST Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Technology Companies

Security Boulevard

Healthcare organizations increasingly rely on technology to store, manage, and transmit sensitive patient information. The post Safeguarding Patient Data with HITRUST Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Technology Companies appeared first on Hyperproof.

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GUEST ESSAY: Securely managing access controls is vital to preserving the privacy of healthcare data

The Last Watchdog

Related: Hackers relentlessly target healthcare providers. However, healthcare data ranks at the top of the list for needing improvements in security and privacy protections. There are many reasons for the vulnerable state of healthcare data. M&A invariably creates technology gaps that bad actor’s prey upon.

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Cloud Computing The Prescription for Modern Healthcare Challenges

Security Boulevard

Cloud computing has become a game-changer for many industries, and healthcare is no exception. Healthcare providers are starting to recognize the potential of cloud technology to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and reduce costs.

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Technology’s contributions toward safety in healthcare

CyberSecurity Insiders

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Technology in healthcare has the potential to make all the difference in terms of safety outcomes. But technology isn’t always safe. However, technology ultimately is doing more good than bad in healthcare. billion in value by 2025.

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Prescription orders delayed as US pharmacies grapple with “nation-state” cyber attack

Graham Cluley

Prescription orders across the United States are reportedly being delayed after a cyber attack impacted a healthcare technology firm that supplies services to pharmacies, including CVS Health. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Why Healthcare IoT Requires Strong Machine Identity Management

Security Boulevard

Why Healthcare IoT Requires Strong Machine Identity Management. The healthcare industry has been leveraging IoT devices for years, steadily increasing its use in facilities and patient care. By 2027, the IoT in Healthcare market is expected to reach $290 billion , up from just $60 billion in 2019. brooke.crothers.

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Multiple Healthcare Provider Clients Affected by CaptureRx Ransomware Attack

Heimadal Security

With 21 years of experience, CaptureRx is a San Antonio-based healthcare technology company and leading 340B solution provider that serves over 500 hospitals and health centers in 45 states via a robust pharmacy network of more than 3,500 contracted locations of independent, national, and regional pharmacies.