The US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has issued a guidance document that explains what ransomware is and how to stop it from taking hold of—and ransoming—sensitive data. The July 11 document Ransomware and HIPAA instructs healthcare organizations to identify ransomware threats through risk analysis, establish plans and procedures to defend against those risks, and improve training.
Read MoreIn 24×7’s August cover story, Chris Hayhurst explores health care organizations’ vulnerability to cyber-attacks and discusses steps HTM departments can take to keep their networks and devices as secure as possible. After all, Hayhurst notes, more than 90% of health care facilities have suffered at least one data breach over the last two years. Unfortunately, the health care sector is hardly alone.
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The American Society of Association Executives recently named the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) the 2016 Power of A Gold Award winner for the NEMA Strategic Initiatives program. This annual award recognizes a select number of associations that distinguish themselves with innovative, effective, and broad-reaching programs and activities that positively impact the United States and the world.
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As if we needed reminding, last week’s AAMI Conference & Expo in Tampa, Fla., made it clear that the healthcare technology management (HTM) field is undergoing constant and rapid change. And none of us—24×7 included—is a stranger to those trends.
Read MoreHospira has received FDA clearance for the LifeCare PCA 7.0 infusion system, the first PCA infusion pump to enable integration with the electronic medical record. The system also offers enhanced cybersecurity protections like hospital-configured device passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
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