security

Hundreds of computer servers worldwide that store patient X-rays and MRIs are so insecure that anyone with a web browser...

Beyond a lack of training, the results suggest there's insufficient awareness of institutional cybersecurity policies.

Earlier this month, the New Mexico-based system acknowledged that a May "data security incident" affected 183,000 patients.

The breach in the hospital's Neurology Department did not include Social Security numbers, or insurance or financial information.

Health researchers say these measures are part of a broader national shift in the doctor-patient relationship.

Many healthcare workers say the physical and verbal abuse come primarily from patients, some of whom are disoriented because of...

The 2015 data breach exposed the personal information of 78.8 million people. Anthem says no fraud was ever linked to...

HIMSS survey suggests focus on other IT priorities may lag; influence of security leaders may cause tension.

Police are investigating after the executive reportedly sent organization funds to someone posing as a representative of a construction company...

Experiencing violence shouldn't be 'part of the job.' Here's how healthcare executives can promote workplace safety.

The $16 million settlement stems from a series of attacks in 2014 and 2015 that potentially exposed the electronic health...

Improper cleaning and disinfecting can expose patients to infectious materials on mattresses or mattress covers. Sponges retained inside patients after...