Compared to the mega-breaches that hit the healthcare sector in 2015 and 2016, the top 10 breaches reported for 2017 were far smaller.
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In this episode, we get to know Rob Teague, Information Security Engineer at CynergisTek, and CMMC Registered Practioner at Redspin, CynergisTek's non-healthcare division.
‘Accountability framework’ proposed to promote secure health care practices
David Finn covers a new report from the CyberPeace Institute highlighting the toll that cyberattacks are taking on the health care industry.
Ransomware Attack's Economic Impact: $67 Million
Marti Arvin discusses ransomware attacks and other disruptive cyber incidents that have been surging in the healthcare sector, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1:21:40Roundtable - Discussing Information Blocking
An informal roundtable discussion of the implementation woes related to the ONC Information Blocking rule with a brief overview of the rule and a facilitated Q&A hosted and facilitated by Marti Arvin.
Information Blocking: Keys to Understandings the Rule and Considerations We Didn’t Think About
Marti Arvin, CTEK Executive Advisor is back to discuss the information blocking rule with the compliance effective date of April 5th, 2021 just around the corner.
HITECH Act Amendment: Reflections with Mac McMillan and David Finn
Mac McMillan and David Finn join us to discuss the amendment to H.R 7898, the HITECH Act.
Information Blocking Interoperability eBook
Learn the fundamentals of the ONC Information Blocking rule and CMS Interoperability rule for providers and what you need to know going into 2021.
59:43API & Information Blocking: Where are your risks and what you can do to prepare
A technical session on “API & Information Blocking: Where are your risks and what you can do to prepare” to learn about how to identify security vulnerabilities for CTEK Subject Matter experts.
US Treasury: Paying Ransomware Gangs Could Violate Regulations
Caleb Barlow provides commentary on The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control warning companies that they could be fined for paying or facilitating ransom payments to cyber-criminal gangs.
Compliance Regulation Related to Interoperability - Part Two
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Ransomware Preparedness Checklist
Ransomware is a trending topic for healthcare in 2020. The following checklist delivers tips and best practices to enhance your posture when dealing with ransomware.
Compliance Regulation Related to Information Blocking - Part One
CynergisTek has partnered with Healthlink Advisors for a three-part podcast series to discuss the considerations for healthcare providers as it relates to the regulations around information...
22:56Compliance Regulation Related to Information Blocking - Part One
CTEK & Healthlink Advisors experts discuss the considerations for healthcare providers as it relates to the regulations around information blocking for the upcoming CMS 2020 Interoperability Rule.
22:37Compliance Regulation Related to Interoperability - Part Two
CTEK & Healthlink Advisors experts discuss the considerations for healthcare providers as it relates to the regulations around information blocking for the upcoming CMS 2020 Interoperability Rule.
Moving Forward: Setting the Direction | 2020 Annual Report
Our third annual report, Moving Forward: Setting the Direction, our analysts combed through data of the nearly 300 assessments performed to show the state of healthcare security in 2020.
EHR Vendor Settles HITECH Fraud Case
Marti Arvin offers commentary for this article which focuses on the recent announcement from federal prosecutors who have agreed to pay $500,000 to settle the 2015 HITECH fraud case.
Compliance Considerations Around Mergers and Acquisitions, Part Two
Part two of our two-part series on mergers and acquisitions focuses on compliance considerations around M&A transactions. Together, CynergisTek’s compliance experts, Marti Arvin and Andrew Mahler...
North Carolina health center to pay $25,000 HIPAA fine
Marti Arvin, Executive Advisor at CynergisTek, offered commentary for this article, which discusses the recent HIPAA fine on Agape Health Services, a N.C.-based federally qualified health center.
CCPA Enforcement Begins, but Many Companies Are Unprepared
Marti Arvin discusses California’s newly enforced controversial digital privacy law – despite a call for a delay due to the pandemic and a lack of readiness by many companies.
1:01:48Securing Healthcare Attackers, Defenders, and Data…Oh My!
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