How Hospital Leaders Can Use HHS’ Updated Cybersecurity Toolkit to Strengthen Resilience
The new module allows providers to assess cybersecurity risks alongside traditional hazards such as natural disasters or infrastructure failures, giving leaders a wider view of threats that could disrupt care delivery.
Report: Scam Messages Pose Risks to Patient Safety
Conducted by Tebra, the study surveyed 1,000 patients and healthcare professionals—including physicians, nurses, and front office staff—to understand the impact of medical phishing scams.
Dangerous AI Chatbots Top ECRI’s 2026 List of Tech Hazards
The growing use of AI chatbots for dispensing medical advice is raising red flags in the healthcare industry. Simply put, you don’t know where that data has been. That’s why misuse of AI chatbots in healthcare has secured the top spot in ECRI’s Top 10 Health Technology Hazards of 2026.
8 Common Mistakes in Healthcare Vendor Risk Management
Being aware of the most common mistakes in healthcare vendor risk management and establishing a set of robust protocols are an organization’s best line of defense against disruptions.
How Hospital CEOs Can Build Cybersecurity Resilience
What were once isolated incidents have evolved into organized, well-funded attacks that are increasingly exploitative. At the same time, AI and widely available attack tools have lowered the barrier to entry, making phishing and social engineering harder to detect.
Healthcare and Cybersecurity: Math Always Favors Attackers
Bad actors have had to evolve with the times. More PHI is hosted on the cloud and levels of protection are much higher than they were in the past. Where once a successful attack could allow access to your entire system or database, modern techniques make it nearly impossible to get access to everything.
CMS Overpaid Many Hospitals After Change Healthcare Cyberattack, While Hundreds Missed Out
Researchers from the University of Minnesota examining the federal response to the incident found that CMS overpaid a significant portion of hospitals through its accelerated and advance payment program, while hundreds of other facilities that experienced significant financial losses did not receive assistance.
Securing the Brain Behind the System: Why AI Governance Is the Next Frontier in Patient Safety
As AI becomes central to diagnostics, workflows, and patient engagement, securing the models themselves must become a pillar of patient safety and quality assurance.
Overcoming 4 Challenges in Telehealth Cybersecurity
Telehealth involves a vast amount of personal information, electronic health records, and financial data, making it a tempting target for cybercriminals. As use of these platforms grows more prevalent, providers should prioritize protecting confidential files and ensuring compliance to prevent breaches.
Cybersecurity Concerns for Remote Cardiac Monitoring Devices
Cyberattacks on healthcare systems do more than expose data. A 2023 survey found that over 20% of health institutions reported higher patient mortality rates after an incident.