The new policies, meant to protect elder privacy, have also drawn criticism because of the requirement that families notify care facilities before they install the camera.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jan 17, 2020
Some security experts and lawmakers have criticized the Department of Health and Human Services for failing to enforce privacy laws and fine organizations that did not protect patient records.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jan 14, 2020
The lawsuit argues that Mercy Hospital and SDI Security did not follow their own protocols by failing to issue alerts or initiating a lockdown of the building.
- By Haley Samsel
- Dec 10, 2019
In keeping with SwedishAmerican’s mission to deliver excellence in healthcare, they also maintain the highest level of care when it comes to keeping their patients, medical staff, and facilities safe.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Dec 01, 2019
A cyber attack on an IT services provider has had major consequences for nursing homes, some of which may have to close down if they do not gain access to crucial patient data.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 27, 2019
The legislation faces a tough road ahead in the Senate and a potential veto from the Trump administration, which opposes the current version of the bill.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 22, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill awarding millions of dollars in funding to UC Davis, which will teach healthcare providers intervention techniques for patients.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 21, 2019
The health organization realized during an investigation of an August breach that its systems had been breached several times prior to the known attack.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 14, 2019
In the latest ransomware attack scourge, three hospitals in Alabama were able to continue serving existing patients but said they could not take new cases.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 04, 2019
Security researchers found 11 significant vulnerabilities in devices that use the IPnet software, though there are no confirmed incidents involving takeovers of the devices.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 03, 2019
The hospital where a mentally ill veteran opened fire in an emergency room is also home to a congressional office.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 27, 2019
A new investigation discovered that the medical images and health data of more than 5 million patients in the U.S. was readily accessible on the web without a password or login.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 18, 2019
To ensure continual patient care and remain compliant with regulations, hospitals have well-documented security protocols and deploy technology to ensure those can be executed smoothly, from cybersecurity solutions on the digital side to video surveillance and door scanners, among other tools, on premises.
- By Noah Reiter
- Sep 01, 2019
A new report predicts a new frontier of cyber attacks for healthcare organizations, including ransomware, international espionage and the hacking of biomedical devices.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 22, 2019
The proposed measure would require hospitals and other employers to implement workplace violence prevention programs.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 13, 2019
Americans could be signing over the keys to their identity when filling out medical forms that promise to “anonymize” their information, according to a new algorithm developed by scientists.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 25, 2019
While healthcare organizations are confidently moving sensitive patient data to the cloud, less than half are encrypting that information.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 22, 2019
In 2017, the state of California passed Senate Bill 1299, ushering into law a set of regulations requiring California healthcare providers to take specific steps to prevent workplace violence and ensure a safe environment for both patients and caregivers.
- By Paul Baratta
- Jun 01, 2019
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities face unique security and surveillance challenges.
- By Courtney Dillon Pedersen
- Mar 01, 2019
RRH officials said security will be increased in multiple areas of the emergency department, including the addition of more staff and a metal detector.
- By Jessica Davis
- Dec 13, 2018