The Identity Theft Resource Center reports that data breaches increased by 17 percent in 2019, with healthcare listed as a top industry impacted by these attacks.
The FDA is cautioning healthcare organizations and providers about cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified for certain devices used to display patient information and monitor patient status.
ECRI Institute says its list of "Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2020" can help health systems identify potential danger with certain technologies and take "steps to minimize the likelihood that adverse events will occur."
Healthcare organizations in New York State may need additional cybersecurity safeguards in order to meet new requirements under the SHIELD Act.