August 24, 2021
Why identity governance and administration matters in healthcare
With the continued threats from inside and outside their organizations, healthcare professionals have realized the need for robust identity governance and administration (IGA) policies.
November 10, 2020
Protecting against the latest threats to patient data
On October 28, three federal agencies issued an alert that healthcare organizations face “an increased and imminent cybercrime threat,” including ransomware attacks, data theft, and medical service disruptions.
August 13, 2020
The scourge of ransomware: Phones, wallets, and the vulnerability paradox
In reflecting on how much we rely on data, it’s possible to say that we have become physical representations of it; people, companies and industries can be reconstructed as ever-expanding archives of information. Putting trust in the digitized, invisible realm of data can have unintended ...
July 21, 2020
5 blogs on why the sky’s the limit with cloud technology
One of the most important topics in health IT today, cloud technology is being used to securely provide greater access to patient data, facilitate interoperability, and enhance scalability. I recently discussed MEDITECH’s journey to the cloud as part of Empower Caregivers, one of Google Cloud’s ...
April 30, 2020
Mitigating risk and managing response to COVID-19
A version of this post originally appeared on the Forward Advantage website. COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges for everyone, especially the healthcare industry. Whereas other industries can shut down or go fully remote, hospitals must stay open even in the direst circumstances. ...
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December 12, 2019
Helping organizations focus on care, not IT: Discussing MEDITECH’s cloud journey
When we consider the many great technological advances in the last few years, one of the most profound has been the rise of the cloud for on-demand data storage and universal access. In the truest sense of the term, cloud computing has been a disruptor for many sectors of the tech industry, ...
August 6, 2019
5 blogs to improve your cybersecurity strategy
With the recent hacking and security breaches in the news, cybersecurity is back at the top of the news — but for healthcare executives and IT managers, we know that keeping patient data safe is an ongoing concern.
May 21, 2019
Modernizing and staying secure in the changing field of health IT
“The only constant is change” has never been more true than it is today. Technology has advanced rapidly in recent years; adoption of technology has increased dramatically; and meanwhile, regulatory bodies struggle to catch up.
October 2, 2018
How healthcare executives can forge a stronger chain against cyberattacks
As healthcare organizations further integrate technology into their operations, the risk of cyberattacks increases — and research shows that today’s healthcare leaders are continually looking for ways to lower that risk.
May 22, 2018
Nurses remain in critical role amid changes in healthcare
As healthcare continues to evolve, there is one constant when it comes to treating patients: The critical role that nurses play in delivering quality care. That role has certainly expanded over the years, particularly in the areas of establishing and maintaining patient safety, finding workflow ...