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Medical Care Review | Friday,
April 26,
2024
Healthcare cybersecurity vulnerabilities have increased in parallel with providers' increasing reliance on technology improvements.
Fremont, CA: Digital technology can make medical care easier and faster while also increasing outcomes. However, healthcare cybersecurity risks have developed with the advancement of digital technology and the increasing interconnectedness of multiple health services.
The benefits of medical technology advancement are apparent. For example, according to a study, electronic health records (EHRs) have become crucial to improving diagnostics and patient outcomes, with 75 percent of healthcare practitioners indicating that EHRs assist them in delivering better patient care.
Healthcare cybersecurity risks have risen in lockstep with providers' growing reliance on technological advancements. Cyberattacks can take numerous forms, from ransomware to the theft of personal information. The facility's size determines the severity of such an attack. Key difficulties are prevalent across healthcare:
• Patient privacy protection
• The risks of legacy systems and facilities
• The challenges of healthcare IT
• Healthcare security breaches
• Patient privacy protection
As the healthcare industry gets more technologically connected, the threat of cyber theft increases.
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Healthcare organizations are legally required to preserve patient privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. The HIPAA Privacy Rule regulates how patient health information is used and transmitted to other healthcare providers. Healthcare businesses may ensure that patient data is kept safe from possible cybercriminals by implementing cybersecurity measures and strictly adhering to legal requirements and standards.
• Vulnerabilities of legacy systems in healthcare
The use of current digital technology to replace outdated systems can enhance health outcomes and provide a better experience for health providers, administrators, IT professionals, and patients. It may also aid in the reduction of vulnerabilities. Change, on the other hand, is difficult. An organization should design a strategy with feedback from different stakeholders before beginning a transformation. A well-thought-out plan can result in a successful transition if healthcare companies are willing to face challenges.
• Challenges of IT in healthcare
The increasing usage of information technology in healthcare has improved communication between doctors and patients, automation of manual chores, and improved communication among physicians caring for the same patients. In addition, IT and digitization have enabled patients to make smart decisions regarding their care, as patients now have more access to health information via EHRs and patient portals.
