According to a Feb. 28 HHS blog post, healthcare organizations’ cybersecurity issues were more turbulent as hackers took advantage of hospitals and healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
To combat these attacks, HHS encourages healthcare entities to do the following:
- Have an offline, encrypted backup of data and regularly test your backups.
- Know where all your EHR information is stored and exists across your organization.
- Conduct regular scans to identify and address vulnerabilities, especially those on internet-facing devices.
- Continuously update software and operating systems.
- Train employees on all possible IT attacks.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
