Are Your Patients’ EHRs Vulnerable to Hacking and Ransom Demands?
Hospitals aren’t the only facilities at risk. Private practices, which typically do not have onsite IT personnel, are vulnerable to ransomware and other attacks by hackers.
KHN: Clinicians Ignore EHR Alerts 49-96% of the Time
Efforts are underway by companies who create EHRs to design and implement health IT systems that produce more targeted and relevant alerts to decrease alert fatigue, while still providing beneficial warnings.
Your Data Security Protocol Must Protect ePHI on Portable Devices Even in the Event of Theft
All healthcare related entities should periodically complete a system-wide risk analysis, implement a risk management plan and strengthen internal policies and procedures to mitigate, if not eliminate, the possibility of such an event from occurring. As highlighted by this case, such risk analysis must take into account computers and devices used by employees both in and out of the office or facility.
Addressing Unique Risks of “Copy and Paste” in Electronic Health Records
MLMIC recognizes the “copy and paste” function of EHRs offers convenience and efficiency, but it also poses unique liability risks.