The cybersecurity threat environment changes constantly, and the healthcare industry is one of the highest-value targets for malicious actors. According to the 2023 Breach Barometer report from Protenus, 59.7 million patient records were…
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Zero-Trust Network Access Can Strengthen Application WorkloadsTo bolster the security of application workloads, networks must verify every user before they receive permission to access critical resources, Newton says. Network administrators then log the access…
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2. Lack of Senior-Level Investment in Network MonitoringSometimes senior-level executives fail to commit to investing in network monitoring, according to Gregory.
Plans may not align with their business, or they may lack a clear understanding…
Stuart Hanson, CEO of Avaneer HealthInteroperability in the U.S. healthcare system has been an ongoing challenge. While there are several industry initiatives that are going to advance the industry and make incremental progress toward…
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Healthcare has evolved significantly over the past decade. The widespread adoption of connected devices and cloud services has changed the way care is delivered and improved patient outcomes. These changes have been accompanied by…
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Heather Bassett, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, XSOLISToday’s relationship between payers and providers is more fraught than ever. With a history of transactional, often adversarial, fee-for-service contract negotiations, it’s no wonder that the healthcare industry…
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Zero Trust and NIST SP 800-207The National Institutes of Standards and Technology brought private and public partnerships together to discuss how to develop a framework to defend against attacks. On Aug. 11, 2020, NIST…
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In this episode of Health+Tech, Andrea Lee Linna and Jonathan Ishee are joined by fellow McGuireWoods digital health team member Michael Paluzzi to discuss proposed HIPAA changes that may require covered entities and business associates to overhaul their HIPAA policies and procedures in 2022.After providing a high-level overview of the proposed changes, the podcast turns to a live recording of Andrea and Jonathan’s recent webinar, “Preparing for Major HIPAA Changes in 2022,” offering in-depth details about the proposed changes and how to prepare for them in the new year….
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In this episode of Health+Tech, McGuireWoods healthcare attorneys Janice Suchyta, Kate Hardey, Kae Gruner and Royce DuBiner discuss the latest digital health updates from the Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission. Join the conversation as we wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month and discuss the following topics:• FDA draft guidance on electronic health records and medical claims data• FDA new resource for approved artificial intelligence/machine learning medical devices• FDA Digital Health Center of Excellence• FTC rules for health apps outside of HIPAA…
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In this episode of Health+Tech, McGuireWoods healthcare partner Janice Suchyta talks to Michele Satterlund, senior vice president in the state government relations practice of McGuireWoods Consulting and a partner with McGuireWoods, on the emergence of telehealth, particularly during the pandemic. They also look at how telehealth is evaluated state by state and discuss the need for uniform best practices….
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