#018: Digital Defense: Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Olivia Aréchiga from Data Tel Communications and the return Tina Simpson of Atrómitos highlight the severe impact of a cyber-attack on Change Healthcare in February of 2024, underscoring the vulnerabilities of the healthcare infrastructure. Olivia emphasizes the human element in cybersecurity, advocating for stronger individual responsibility, regular training, and a multifaceted cybersecurity strategy to protect patient data and healthcare services from evolving cyber threats and the potential dangers of AI innovations. The Change Healthcare cyberattack was a wake-up call for the healthcare industry, but what practical steps can we take to avoid a repeat? Atrómitos Knowledge Hub Promo--This podcast is a production of Atrómitos, a woman-owned boutique consulting firm creating a better way for our health and human services provider clients to achieve their goals by strengthening internal operations, enhancing financial stability and evaluating public policies.Want to know more about the firm behind the podcast?Atrómitos, LLC Website: https://atromitosconsulting.comFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atromitos-llc/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atromitosllcGet Emails: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/#subscriberIn addition to our podcast, we've developed additional resources to improve your understanding of both long-standing and emerging issues important to leaders in the health and human service provider, government and philanthropic sectors.Our articles, policy briefs and infographics provide you with information you can use to reach your organization’s goals. Atrómitos Way Podcast Website: www.atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-wayFollow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-atrómitos-wayArticles: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/progress/White Papers: https://atromitosconsulting.com/atromitos-way/unlocking/