The departure of an employee can open the door for HIPAA privacy and security breaches but sound HIPAA compliance policies and procedures can be built into an organization’s exit process.
Systemic and known cybersecurity vulnerabilities put patients' safety at risk; despite that, cybersecurity gets little support from the C-suite, a federal task force found.
Cybersecurity is a full-time, dedicated job, but the healthcare industry is facing a cybersecurity staffing shortage. Attracting and retaining qualified professionals can be a challenge but it's not impossible.