In an increasingly interconnected and data-driven world, the importance of rigorous vendor vetting cannot be overstressed. Vendors ticking a box saying that they use a framework for data security and compliance isn't enough anymore. It is a critical due diligence process that helps clients build secure, compliant, and mutually beneficial business relationships, minimizing risks and enhancing overall business performance. And with the recent Change Healthcare attack, vendors can expect to receive more rigorous questionnaires from their clients and the heightened expectations for transparency and accountability in handling sensitive information.

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As Change Healthcare ransomware attack unfolds, concerns are escalating regarding patient care and safety, pushing the Healthcare Sector Coordinating Council's (HSCC) 5 Year Strategic Plan into the spotlight. Donna and David talk with Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, on the ongoing situation, what is known and unknown, and its potential long-term effects. With the attack exacerbating issues within the healthcare system and highlighting the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures, we explore the implications for patient data, the healthcare industry's response, and what this means for the future of healthcare security.

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For more than a decade, Donna has immersed herself in the plethora of sessions from the National HIPAA Summit, extracting a wealth of insights into the present and future landscape of HIPAA. Today, she will impart her top three takeaways from this year's Summit, essential knowledge for navigating the road ahead. Buckle up folks, because these insights are far from trivial.

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Healthcare is inherently about trust; trust between patients and providers, trust in the efficacy of treatments, and increasingly, trust in the technology that underpins modern medicine. However, this trust is under siege by an evolving landscape of cyber threats. Today, we tackle the critical status of healthcare cybersecurity and the concerted effort the Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group has developed to transition the industry to a stable posture over the next five years.

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The rapid advancement of AI could soon eclipse our understanding, with its capability to predict and even manipulate human behavior. Today, we will dive into how AI is reshaping our understanding and preparedness for the digital threats lurking around the corner. Plus, NIST just released guidance that can be used to help improve the healthcare sector's cybersecurity posture and assist with achieving compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule.

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OCR recently announced a jaw-dropping settlement that should have every healthcare professional on high alert. An insider breach that had staggering repercussions, leading to a monumental $4,750,000 settlement and a two year CAP. HHS has also released new cybersecurity resources and guidance and more is to come. There is no excuse anymore folks. Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility and OCR's enforcement of privacy and security failures is picking up.

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Imagine your cybersecurity measures as the immune system of your body. Just like our bodies are constantly exposed to germs and viruses, your business is exposed to a barrage of cyber threats. Cyber insurance is like health insurance for your company's digital health. We are joined today by John Miller of Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, exploring the crucial intersections of healthcare, cyber coverage, and the corporate responsibility of protecting sensitive data.

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HHS has adapted CISA's Cybersecurity Performance Goals, released in March 2023, for healthcare entities to better protect those in the healthcare sector from cyberattacks. These voluntary goals aim to strengthen cyber preparedness, improve cyber resiliency, and protect patient health information and safety. In this episode, we will review the HPH CPGs as they will be the basis of the proposed HIPAA Security Rule changes slated to be released later this year.

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It's no secret that small businesses face challenges in understanding and keeping up with the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape. Today we'll discuss some of those challenges and review new free resources from NIST and CISA coming out in 2024 that can help SMBs manage and improve their cybersecurity programs. Buckle up, it's going to be a busy year.

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We all know that OCR is the HHS department that oversees and enforces HIPAA to ensure the protection of individuals' healthcare information. However, more and more states around the country are also making efforts to protect their constituents' personal information and hold companies accountable for their poor data security practices. Today, we discuss recent HIPAA enforcement actions taken on businesses by the NY State Attorney General's Office.

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