Latest Health Care Cybersecurity News & Articles

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How to keep patient information secure in mHealth apps

See what mHealth app developers must do to ward off security threats and keep users’ sensitive information out of the wrong hands.

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5 things you didn’t know about health care cybersecurity

Criminals value medical files because of the amount of exploitable information they hold. An AMA survey has uncovered these keys you need to know.

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Cybersecurity: Ransomware attacks shut down clinics, hospitals

Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue; it’s a patient safety issue. Learn more from the AMA about how to protect your practice and your patients.

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Physician cybersecurity

Viruses, malware and hackers pose a threat to patients and physician practices. Find tips to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks.

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Why patients worry about cybersecurity and patient-generated data

A clearer picture on how to use patient-generated health data is developing. Proceed with caution when integrating this new data into your IT system.

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Xcertia releases updated mobile health-app guidelines for comment

Guidelines are aimed to build patient and physician confidence in mHealth apps and address concerns that hinder their adoption.

Digital

How Apple Watch might improve outcomes for these 1 million patients

Aim of smartwatch app is to deliver better care for the 1 million patients each year who have a hip or knee replaced.

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Cybersecurity tips for handling patient-generated health data

The AMA Digital Health Implementation Playbook and other cybersecurity resources show how to prepare for accepting health data from patients.

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Cybersecurity

How to keep patient information secure in mHealth apps

5 things you didn’t know about health care cybersecurity

Cybersecurity: Ransomware attacks shut down clinics, hospitals

Physician cybersecurity

Why patients worry about cybersecurity and patient-generated data

Xcertia releases updated mobile health-app guidelines for comment

How Apple Watch might improve outcomes for these 1 million patients

Cybersecurity tips for handling patient-generated health data

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