Hospice News March 10, 2023
Hospices are seeking solutions to protect themselves and their patients against cybercrime.
Data breaches can have widespread implications, including violations of patients’ privacy and substantial financial losses for providers. In the United States, the average cost of a cyberattack on a health care provider reached $15 million in 2019, a study in the journal Healthcare found.
In light of these risks, hospices must be ready to adapt their procedures, policies and technology to a changing environment.
Adaptability is the greatest weapon a hospice can have in its arsenal of patient data protection strategies, according to Arthur Clark, vice president of information technology of the Florida-based nonprofit Empath Health.
“The threats we face change daily, which means our focus,...
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