Chief Healthcare Executive July 31, 2024
Ron Southwick

It’s been a persistent problem for hospitals for years and shows no signs of abating. Other sectors offer more pay and the ability to work remotely.

Hospitals face some serious resource challenges as they look to improve their cybersecurity, and it’s only partly about money.

Healthcare leaders have said financial constraints have made it more difficult to invest in cybersecurity, even as they acknowledge it’s a necessity. But hospitals and health systems continue to struggle to hire enough talented cybersecurity pros.

About 3 out of 4 healthcare IT professionals (74%) said hiring qualified cybersecurity staff remains “a significant workforce challenge,” according to a report released by HIMSS earlier this year.

Wes Wright, chief healthcare officer of Ordr, a cybersecurity firm,...

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Topics: Cybersecurity, Health IT, Health System / Hospital, Provider, Survey / Study, Technology, Trends
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