Same Expectations, Different Resources: The Reality of Rural Clinical-System Cybersecurity
Rural hospitals face the same cybersecurity expectations as larger health systems, even when the resources available to meet them look very different.
Rural hospitals face the same cybersecurity expectations as larger health systems, even when the resources available to meet them look very different.
Cybersecurity considerations are coming earlier in medical device purchasing as HTM teams look more closely at vendor support, contract terms, and long-term security risks.
Hospitals can’t address every medical device vulnerability at once, making clear ownership of the priority list—and HTM’s role in shaping it—critical.
Rural hospitals face the same cybersecurity expectations as larger health systems, even when the resources available to meet them look very different.
The report found a 51% increase in published vulnerabilities and warned that attackers continue to target connected medical devices and other specialized systems.
Read MoreThe company’s new positioning focuses on the integration of clinical engineering, cybersecurity, and data insights.
Read MoreThe Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act would require the Department of Health and Human Services to develop workforce strategies and training resources for rural facilities.
Read MoreNew research shows medical facilities face more ransomware families and remote access threats than any other sector.
Read MoreIn a response to a recent right-to-repair op-ed, representatives of the American College of Clinical Engineering argue that giving qualified technicians access to service information, parts, and diagnostic tools can improve equipment uptime, reduce costs, and support patient care.
Read MoreThe project focuses on using artificial intelligence to automate security updates and protect hospital equipment from cyberattacks.
Read MoreThe health system says the project helped contain ransomware exposure risks and cleared the way for remote robotic surgery technology deployment.