Cyber Attacks Strike Healthcare Sector in Multiple States Recent cyber incidents have targeted healthcare organizations across the United States, compromising sensitive data for over 1.2 million patients. Notable victims include a California hospital system, an Alabama cardiology practice, and a community health network in Colorado. These breaches highlight the escalating…
Massive Data Breach at Community Health Center Affects Over One Million Patients A significant data breach has been reported by the Community Health Center, a healthcare provider based in Connecticut, impacting the personal information of more than one million patients. According to a filing made with the Office of the…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Governance & Risk Management Federal Authorities Alert on Flaws That Could Enable Systematic Exploitation of Patient Monitoring Devices Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 30, 2025 Authorities are raising concerns over vulnerabilities identified in the Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors. (Image: Epsimed) U.S. federal…
The 2024 Healthcare Data Breach Report has surfaced, highlighting significant vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector. The report, published by HIPAA Journal, sheds light on a series of cybersecurity incidents that have compromised sensitive health information, raising alarms about the potential threats faced by healthcare organizations. In recent months, numerous healthcare…
Emerging AI Technologies in Healthcare: Risks and Governance Challenges The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is substantial, offering transformative potential for patient care and operational efficiency. However, industry experts caution that many organizations are ill-prepared to handle the inherent risks associated with these sophisticated technologies, drawing parallels to…
Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare, Industry Specific Seven Texas Health and Human Services Employees Terminated Following Data Breach Affecting 61,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 22, 2025 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is alerting 61,000 individuals to a breach involving insider access over three years. (Image:…
In a recent interview, Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA), expressed confidence that key initiatives aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity resilience of the healthcare sector and other critical infrastructure will persist under the incoming Trump administration. This continuity is expected despite the leadership change…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH As Time Runs Short, Biden Administration Releases Updated AI Strategic Framework for HHS Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 10, 2025 The Biden administration has released a new AI strategic roadmap for HHS (Image: HHS) In its final days in office, the Biden…
Healthcare Data Breaches: Understanding the Risks and Response Strategies The healthcare sector faces a critical threat from cybercriminals due to the sensitive nature of the information it manages. Recently, a significant breach exemplified the vulnerabilities in healthcare databases, exposing personal health information (PHI) at risk. This sort of data is…
