Morning Headlines 3/8/23
March 7, 2023 Headlines No Comments Gang leaks Lehigh Valley Health Network cancer patient photos as part of data hack
BlackCat hackers post pictures of Lehigh Valley Health Network (PA) cancer patients on…
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Transcarent will acquire virtual primary care company 98point6’s care delivery division — which includes an AI-powered chatbot, physician group, and self-insured employer business — for $100 million.
Transcarent, which has relied on contracted clinicians,…
Royal Ransomware Poses a Big Threat to Healthcare & Other Industries, Federal Agencies Say
At the end of last week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a joint warning about dangers associated with the Royal Ransomware gang.
This is not the first time…
Roundup: Royal warning, RansomHouse strikes and DoppelPaymer assets seized
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigations and European partners have shared warnings and announced coordination on ransomware investigations linked to at least one patient fatality. Meanwhile, Barcelona hospitals brace for the impacts of…
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Morning Headlines 3/6/23
March 5, 2023 Headlines No Comments Epic Systems to add 1,700 jobs as it expands its Wizards Academy campus in Verona
Epic will add 1,700 employees to its current headcount of 11,600 in…
Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy calls for market forces, mandates
The American Hospital Association and HITRUST say they are optimistic about the Biden Administration’s nearly 40-page national cybersecurity policy proposal in its strategies to fight destabilizing cybercrime and cyberterrorism.WHY IT MATTERS
After continued waves of ransomware attacks…
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VA Deputy Secretary Donald Remy, JD, who oversees the VA’s Oracle Cerner implementation and other initiatives as its equivalent to COO, resigns as of April 1.
Remy’s departure follows that of VA EHR…
How to Address Security Issues in IoT Devices – Cybersecurity
The following is a guest article by Tamara Badza is a manager at Inviggo.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed the healthcare industry, allowing for the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data…
Significance of HealthcareIT Support
In healthcare, the use of technology has become increasingly important in delivering effective and efficient care. From electronic health records (EHRs) to telemedicine, technology has become an essential tool for healthcare professionals….
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The Rise of Fourth-Party Risk in Healthcare––And How to Combat It
Brian Selfridge, Healthcare Cybersecurity & Risk Leader at CORL TechnologiesIn recent years, a wave of high-profile cyber attacks has shaken the healthcare industry to its core. Sensitive data has been breached; essential services have been forced…
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