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February 3, 2021

Strategies to Optimize Telehealth Encounters

With the rise in telehealth, physicians are advised to adopt practices that will enhance virtual patient encounters.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: healthcare IT, patient care, patient communication, telehealth, telemedicine

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December 9, 2020

Telehealth and Cybersecurity Considerations

As physicians continue to deliver care via telehealth, healthcare systems are strongly encouraged to adopt practices that can help reduce the risk of privacy breaches or cyberattacks related to the use of the technology.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: coronavirus, COVID-19, cybersecurity, healthcare IT, HIPAA, legal perspective, patient care, reduce risk, telehealth, telemedicine

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October 30, 2020

Federal Agencies Issue Advisory on Escalation of Ransomware Attacks Against Hospitals

Federal agencies warn of a spike in ransomware targeting hospitals and other healthcare organizations, and at least one health system in New York – St. Lawrence Health System – has reported an attack during this recent burst of cybercrimes.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: cybersecurity, data security, healthcare IT, reduce risk, risk management

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October 22, 2020

MLMIC Insight: Effective Telehealth Patient Engagement Strategies

As use of telehealth continues to grow, physicians are advised to consider key factors when determining whether a virtual visit is the best option for a patient.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: coronavirus, COVID-19, healthcare IT, HIPAA, legal perspective, patient care, patient communication, reduce risk, telehealth, telemedicine

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October 21, 2020

Liability Considerations Related to Use of Telehealth

As telehealth use continues to rise, physicians are strongly encouraged to adopt practices that can help reduce the risk of an associated medical malpractice claim.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: coronavirus, COVID-19, cybersecurity, healthcare IT, HIPAA, legal perspective, patient care, reduce risk, telehealth, telemedicine

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October 9, 2020

MLMIC and HANYS Present “Evolving Healthcare Technology: Addressing Your Risks”

Join MLMIC and HANYS on Tuesday, October 27, at noon for a complimentary webinar on common risks of evolving healthcare technologies and strategies for safely managing their implementation and use.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), healthcare IT, MLMIC event, reduce risk, risk management, risk management seminar

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April 22, 2020

Recommendations to Help Physicians Boost Cybersecurity While Working Remotely

The American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association warn there is an increased risk of cyber threats to medical data due to the remote work force and the surge in telemedicine resulting from the pandemic.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: coronavirus, COVID-19, cybersecurity, data security, healthcare IT, reduce risk, risk management

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April 6, 2020

Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Experts caution hospitals and healthcare organizations about an increased risk of cyberattacks during the COVID-19 emergency.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: coronavirus, COVID-19, cybersecurity, data security, healthcare IT, reduce risk, risk management

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February 18, 2020

As Top Targets for Hackers, Healthcare Organizations Must Remain Vigilant in Protecting PHI

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.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: cybersecurity, data security, healthcare IT, reduce risk, risk management

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February 5, 2020

FDA Identifies Cybersecurity Risks Associated With Widely-Used Patient Monitoring Device

The FDA is cautioning healthcare organizations and providers about cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified for certain devices used to display patient information and monitor patient status.

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Posted in: Hospitals, Physicians

Tagged with: cybersecurity, healthcare IT, medical devices, patient safety, reduce risk, risk management

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