TP39 - Cyber Security Risks for Hospitals

What this episode covers

For hospitals and health systems trying to embrace the digital age, it’s important to understand the pros and cons of such an approach. In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith discuss a very important topic: data and cyber security risks. Tasked with protecting HIPAA and PHI, the constant pressure to keep data safe and secure is critical. Chris and Reed share ways in which, CIOs and IT departments are adapting their tools and processes to adopt a safe digital environment while meeting the pressing demand by consumers for more open and transparent digital communications. They welcome data security expert Mark Burnette from LBMC Information Security to discuss current trends and approaches hospitals are taking. Show Notes: - Patient Data Security - How Hospitals Keep Pace: http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/special-report/patient-data-security-how-hospitals-keep-pace - How Ransomware Effects Hospitals: https://healthitsecurity.com/features/how-ransomware-affects-hospital-data-security - The Rise of Cloud Computing: https://www.healthdatamanagement.com/opinion/how-the-cloud-can-break-down-silos-within-hospitals - Data Privacy as well as Data Security: https://siliconangle.com/blog/2017/10/25/data-privacy-policy-just-- important-security-measures-protecting-netappinsight/ - Texas Hospital Association Helps Hospitals with Phishing Threats: http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/texas-hospital-association-helps-2-hospitals-get-serious-about-phishing-threats - Mark Burnette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mburnette/ - LBMC Information Security: http://www.lbmcinformationsecurity.com/ - Cybersecurity Sense Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cybersecurity-sense/id1269195484?mt=2 Links: - Touchpoint podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/touchpointpcast - Reed Smith Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reedsmith - Chris Boyer Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chrisboyer - Chris Boyer website: http://www.christopherboyer.com/ - Social Health Institute: http://www.socialhealthinstitute.com/ Sponsors: - Loyal: https://www.transparently.com/ - Influence Health: http://www.influencehealth.com/ - Binary Fountain: https://loyalhealth.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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