UnHack with Drex DeFord

UnHack (the News): Rural Hospital Security and the HIPAA Audit Mirage with George Pappas


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April 14, 2025: George Pappas, CEO of Intraprise Health, joins Drex DeFord for the news. The conversation explores Chris Hughes' insights on how machine-readable security controls and dynamic monitoring could revolutionize cybersecurity frameworks. How are rural hospitals surviving in a landscape where financial constraints clash with escalating security demands? The discussion takes a critical look at the regulatory environment, where HIPAA audits have been sparse since 2017 despite record-breaking breaches. George illuminates the complex intersection of healthcare economics, regulatory oversight, and cybersecurity imperatives that organizations must navigate.
 
Key Points:
  • 02:09 Discussion on GRC and Cybersecurity
  • 08:14 Microsoft's Rural Hospital Program
  • 13:37 Upcoming HIPAA Audits and Challenges

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