Three health systems reported that patient information may have been involved in a data security incident tied to Cerner, the EHR vendor now known as Oracle Health. Lake Regional Health System (Osage ...

Hospitals face unique security challenges thanks to their high traffic volumes and complex staffing requirements, their rigorous compliance environment and their diverse community ranging from ...

As healthcare policy takes center stage, recently enacted cybersecurity legislation is poised to redefine patient privacy and data security. At the forefront of these changes are the Healthcare ...

Managing visitors is a key aspect of hospital management, presenting several considerations for patient and building security, staff workflow, regulatory compliance, and patient privacy. Visitor ...

Aultman Health System is notifying patients of a third-party data breach that may have compromised personal information and ...

An orthopedic center with several locations in the Capital Region faces a $500,000 fine for failing to protect patient ...

In the past decade, healthcare data has become one of the most sought-after targets in cybercrime. From insurers to clinics, every player in the ecosystem handles some form of sensitive information.

Role-based access control (RBAC) restricts access to patient data based on job responsibilities, reducing risk. Encryption methods like symmetric and asymmetric key schemes safeguard sensitive health ...

Third-party software used by a former Ascension business partner was involved. Ascension, a health system with 105 hospitals and operations in 16 states and Washington, D.C., said it discovered late ...

Yale New Haven Health notified patients “of a recent data security incident that involved patient information,” according to a the health system. According to the federal Office for Civil Rights, as ...

ALBANY - A major Capital Region orthopedic practice has been fined $500,000 through a settlement with Attorney General ...

At a time when 37% of hospitals are losing money, the pressure is on to find innovative ways to drive profitability. For many hospitals pursuing growth and innovation, patient engagement—which is ...