Hospital Association Hones in on Data Security. 5 Highlights.

  • California Hospital Association warns its members that health care is behind on data security
  • HIPPA compliance isn’t enough.
  • Hospitals also have to protect data in electronic medical equipment
  • Regulatory Fines are increasing exponentialluy every year. 
  • A Cybersecurity firm recommends these 3 corrective measures:
    • “1) adopt two factor authentication for access to databases containing sensitive patient information;
    • 2) use behavioral analytics to identify suspicious behavior and encrypt data;
    • 3) realize that identity protection is no longer a good enough mea culpa.”

California Hospital Association | Healthcare Way Behind on Data Security, Cyber Firm Says

NBC News | Healthcare Way Behind on Data Security, Cyber Firm Says