Between 2009 and early 2012, more than 18 million patients' Protected Health Information (PHI) was compromised. Over the past year alone, healthcare breaches in the U.S. are up 32 percent. As these numbers demonstrate, securing PHI is one of the most pressing issues facing hospitals and other healthcare organizations....
In recent months the Dell SecureWorks Counter Threat Unit has found that the healthcare industry is particularly vulnerable to advanced threats, with many of the most prevalent malware tools used by Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups affecting the healthcare industry at a rate comparable to or greater than its...
Mobile device usage in healthcare facilities has increased significantly in recent years, with more than 2 out of 5 physicians already using a smartphone or tablet during patient consultations. The potential benefits to adoption of these devices are compelling, including facilitation of patient involvement in the care...
The passage of the HITECH Act and adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are creating unprecedented amounts of digital health information. While EHRs offer many advantages for patients and providers, they also generate risks that must be managed effectively. A new survey of more than 500 healthcare executives...
If your organization is planning to adopt Meaningful Use to gain Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive payouts, avoid penalties, or build a stronger security position, you probably have questions about how to meet the measure.
This white paper helps you understand what Meaningful Use means to your organization, and...
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