CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) has released the Fiscal Year 2026 Final Rule for hospital and long-term care payments, and it brings important updates for quality reporting, interoperability, and compliance.

Learn what’s changing, from the end of the low wage index hospital policy to adjustments in reporting programs, and new expectations under the Promoting Interoperability Program. We’ll also highlight why the Security Risk Analysis is taking on an even more central role.

Whether you’re directly affected or just want to understand where policy is headed, this episode offers a clear look at the changes and how hospitals can prepare.

Learn more about Medcurity here: https://medcurity.com

#Healthcare #Cybersecurity #Compliance #HIPAA #SecurityRiskAnalysis #Medicare #Medicaid #CMS 

In a recent case, a ransomware attack revealed long-standing gaps that led to a $250,000 settlement.

OCR’s recent action shows how overlooked requirements, like a Security Risk Analysis and timely breach notifications, turn an attack into enforcement. In this episode, we walk through the case, what regulators found, and the practical steps every healthcare organization can take to avoid the same outcome.

Learn more about Medcurity here: https://medcurity.com

#Healthcare #Cybersecurity #Compliance #HIPAA #SecurityRiskAnalysis #OCR #Ransomware

In this episode, Joe Gellatly and Daniel Schwartz discuss today’s most pressing security challenges—including zero trust, ransomware evolution, data loss prevention, and the risks tied to AI-powered “fast fashion” software.

They share what teams can do now to stay secure without waiting for regulations to catch up.

Connect with Daniel Schwartz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-schwartz-cybersecurity/

Learn more about Medcurity: https://medcurity.com 

#Healthcare #Cybersecurity #Compliance #HIPAA #ZeroTrust #Ransomware #DataLossPrevention #AIinHealthcare #MFA #PHISecurity

In this episode, Jennifer Oelenberger, President of EHR Concepts, joins us to share the MIPS 2025 framework in plain language—along with strategies to improve category scores, avoid common pitfalls, and make MIPS part of your everyday workflow.

Learn more about Medcurity: https://medcurity.com

Visit EHR Concepts: https://ehrconcepts.com

#Healthcare #Cybersecurity #Compliance #HIPAA #SecurityRiskAnalysis #RiskManagement #MIPS

In this episode, we talk about Network Vulnerability Assessments (NVAs)—how they pinpoint weaknesses like open ports and unsafe accounts before attackers can exploit them, and why they’re key to shutting down easy entry points.

We also walk through Medcurity’s new NVA Dashboard, now live in the platform. Instead of static PDFs, you get a real-time, interactive view of what needs attention, why it matters, and how to fix it. And with our Advanced NVA, you can go deeper with Attack Path Visualization, Active Directory Security Configuration Analysis, and a HIPAA Group Policy Assessment. Listen in to see how it works and how it can streamline your security efforts.

Learn more about Medcurity and what we do here: https://medcurity.com 

#Healthcare #Cybersecurity #Compliance #HIPAA #SecurityRiskAnalysis #NVA #RiskManagement

Smart fridges, fitness trackers, fish-tank thermometers—everything is online, and every connection is a doorway. As threat actors race ahead, cybersecurity and privacy for everyday technology lags behind.

Bidemi “Bid” Ologunde, a highly respected cybercrime and threat-intelligence specialist, shows how privacy erodes when data-hungry apps and IoT gadgets multiply, why security standards trail technology by years, and what ransomware-hit casinos and sluggish HIPAA updates have in common. The focus: reduce the attack surface, question every connection, and build everyday routines that keep pace with fast-moving threats.

Connect with Bid at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bidemiologunde/ 

Learn more about Medcurity: https://medcurity.com 

#Healthcare #Cybersecurity #Compliance #HIPAA #IoTSecurity #PrivacyByDesign #PHISecurity

The domain looks right. The logo checks out. Even the login page feels familiar. But it isn’t what it seems.

Attackers are using subtle domain tricks—like typos, lookalike characters, and spoofed subdomains—to mimic trusted names in healthcare. These aren’t high-tech hacks. They rely on speed, habit, and trust.

Once you know what to watch for, they’re easier to stop. Listen to the latest Medcurity Podcast for real examples and smart ways to stay ahead.

Learn more about Medcurity here: https://medcurity.com

#Healthcare #Cybersecurity #Compliance #HIPAA #SecurityRiskAnalysis 

Documentation isn’t enough anymore.

“Reasonable and appropriate” has always been HIPAA’s standard—but that standard is shifting. In this episode, we break down how OCR is interpreting those words today, where organizations are getting into trouble, and what it actually takes to meet expectations now. 

Learn more about Medcurity here: https://medcurity.com

#Healthcare #Cybersecurity #Compliance #HIPAA #SecurityRiskAnalysis #OCR #HealthcareIT #RiskManagement

AI can’t fix a broken process—it only makes it more visible. 

In this episode, Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO of Technology Rivers, shares how healthcare teams can set the right foundation before bringing AI into the mix. From workflow design to HIPAA compliance, he breaks down what it really takes to use AI well—and why security has to come first.

Connect with Ghazenfer Mansoor at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmansoor/

Learn more: https://technologyrivers.com | https://medcurity.com 

#Healthcare #Cybersecurity #Compliance #HIPAA #SecurityRiskAnalysis #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #PHISecurity

AI is transforming healthcare—not just by improving efficiency, but by enhancing care itself. From earlier cancer detection to smarter workflows and expanded patient access, it’s changing how healthcare works for everyone.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sean Raj, Chief Innovation Officer at SimonMed Imaging. A nationally recognized leader in digital health, Dr. Raj has published widely and plays an active role in shaping innovation strategies across the industry.

We explore how AI is amplifying—not replacing—human expertise in radiology. And with SimonMed’s recent launch of Mammogram+, we look at how their growing AI-powered programs are setting a new pace for imaging. 

Connect with Dr. Sean Raj at https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanraj/

Learn more: https://www.simonmed.com | https://medcurity.com

#Healthcare #Cybersecurity #Compliance #HIPAA #SecurityRiskAnalysis #Radiology #HealthcareImaging