The worldwide ransomware attack that crippled Britain’s National Health Service earlier this month has highlighted just how susceptible healthcare facilities are to hackers. Are hospitals and medical offices prepared for such attacks? What should they be doing to get ready? Such questions will be explored at AAMI 2017, conference officials say.
Read MoreJune marks a monumental month for 24×7 Magazine: The publication, which premiered in 1996, celebrates 21 years in print. A key reason for the magazine’s longevity is its cutting-edge and timely editorial, as evidenced by June’s focus on cybersecurity in healthcare—an issue that is garnering headlines across the globe right now.
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Cybersecurity is one of the hottest topics in healthcare—and one seasoned writer Chris Hayhurst explores thoroughly in June’s cover story. In this article, a few experts in the HTM field offer their thoughts on what professionals can do to keep their devices—and patients— safe. Don’t miss out.
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Medical devices, like other networked computer systems, incorporate software that may be vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. In June’s installment of Networking, IT aficionado Arleen Thukral, MS, discusses the challenges of securing medical devices, as well as how to proactively address cybersecurity risks.
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Eighteen individuals and five groups will be honored for their exceptional leadership and commitment to healthcare technology and patient safety during the AAMI 2017 Conference & Expo. The winners listed here will be formally recognized during a ceremony in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, June 10.
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