5 Cybersecurity Strategies for Remote Patient Monitoring Systems

HIT Consultant November 26, 2024
Zac Amos, Features Editor at ReHack

Remote patient monitoring systems have unlocked new standards of care. They can reduce lines in hospital waiting rooms, streamline checkups and enable fast, personalized treatments for improved health outcomes. However, they also present a growing cybersecurity risk.

Cyberattacks against health care are an increasingly frequent problem — 2023 saw the highest number of data breaches and the most leaked information on record. Wearables and other remote monitoring devices may add fuel to the fire, as many have weak built-in protections and offer increased access points to sensitive data. The industry must adopt new security strategies in response.

1. Thoughtful Device Selection

Improved cybersecurity begins with choosing more reliable patient monitoring systems. Not all devices are created equal, and medical organizations...

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