security
publication date
Innovation
Google's 'Project Nightingale' Spurs Questions About Patient Data SecurityThe technology company's data project with Ascension has also drawn interest from federal lawmakers.
Nursing
Two Takeaways from the Nurse Leader ExchangeThe issues of workplace violence and retaining experienced nurses were top of mind at HealthLeaders 2019 CNO Exchange.
Finance
Data Breaches Cost Hospitals $4B AnnuallyProvider organizations are expected to struggle to protect healthcare data in 2020, according to a Black Book survey.
Clinical Care
Millions of Americans' Medical Images and Data Are Available on the Internet. Anyone Can Take a Peek.Hundreds of computer servers worldwide that store patient X-rays and MRIs are so insecure that anyone with a web browser...
Innovation
1 in 4 Healthcare Workers Lack Cybersecurity Training, Study FindsBeyond a lack of training, the results suggest there's insufficient awareness of institutional cybersecurity policies.
Innovation
Presbyterian Healthcare Services Reports Data Security BreachEarlier this month, the New Mexico-based system acknowledged that a May "data security incident" affected 183,000 patients.
Clinical Care
MGH Data Breach Affects 9,900 PeopleThe breach in the hospital's Neurology Department did not include Social Security numbers, or insurance or financial information.
Clinical Care
Doctors Fight Legislation Prompted By Sex Abuse ScandalsHealth researchers say these measures are part of a broader national shift in the doctor-patient relationship.
Clinical Care
Escalating Workplace Violence Rocks HospitalsMany healthcare workers say the physical and verbal abuse come primarily from patients, some of whom are disoriented because of...
Chinese Nationals Indicted in Massive Anthem Hack
The 2015 data breach exposed the personal information of 78.8 million people. Anthem says no fraud was ever linked to...
Innovation
Cybersecurity is Top Issue for Hospital IT Professionals, Creating New Workforce DynamicsHIMSS survey suggests focus on other IT priorities may lag; influence of security leaders may cause tension.
Finance
Swindler Dupes Georgia Health System Finance Director Into $1.2M Wire PaymentPolice are investigating after the executive reportedly sent organization funds to someone posing as a representative of a construction company...