Becker's Healthcare August 22, 2024
In an era where healthcare operations are becoming increasingly digitized, the risks associated with cybersecurity are evolving at a rapid pace.
Traditionally, technology was seen merely as a tool to enhance the efficiency of healthcare operations. However, Christian Dameff, MD, an emergency physician and the medical director of cybersecurity at UC San Diego Health told Becker’s that this view is outdated and overlooks the consolidation of critical health information into centralized digital systems, making them vulnerable to attacks.
“We used to think of healthcare IT as just another tool in the toolbox, but what we’ve done is built a brand new toolbox filled with digital tools,” Dr. Dameff said. “Now, when someone steals our toolbox, we can’t get the job...
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