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Hospitals need to do more than try to protect patient information from cyberattacks. Andrew Mahler of CynergisTek explains why leaders must take a closer look at privacy policies.

The Leapfrog Group found a significant gap between the two in some areas. But Leah Binder, the group’s CEO, says both have room for improvement.

Outsourced partnerships can stabilize and improve operations, leading to a greater likelihood of achieving objectives due to their focus on driving better outcomes.

In other news, Reading Hospital gets a new CEO, HCA Florida announces a new COO, and other leaders are appointed to new positions.

As we conclude our series on cybersecurity in healthcare, several experts offer advice on protecting systems and patients.

There were only 12 announced transactions in the first quarter, according to a report by Kaufman Hall. But some analysts expect more activity as the year progresses.

As we continue our series on cybersecurity, John Riggi, the American Hospital Association’s top expert, explains how disruptive breaches can be. And he offers advice for hospitals to fortify their defenses.

The Department of Health and Human Services is asking for comments about assessing fines or other remedies for potential violations. The agency noted the rise of cybersecurity threats involving patient data.

As Chief Healthcare Executive continues our series on cybersecurity in healthcare, we look at the risk a breach poses to patients. Experts say hospitals must plan for providing care after an attack.

Our cybersecurity series continues with a look at what's happening in Congress. A Senate bill would authorize more cybersecurity training for hospitals. And a new law requires hospitals to report attacks and ransom payments more quickly.

This week, Chief Healthcare Executive is taking a closer look at cybersecurity in healthcare. Today, we look at the risks for smaller hospitals, which have fewer resources to combat attacks.

As Chief Healthcare Executive continues its series on cybersecurity, we look at the Fisher-Titus system in Ohio. The organization offers useful lessons in how smaller providers can improve their security.

This week, Chief Healthcare Executive is publishing a series of stories on cybersecurity and what healthcare organizations should be doing to protect themselves. Today, we look at why hospitals should expect a breach.

More than 100 breaches have been reported to the federal government since Jan. 1, and some have affected hundreds of thousands. As part of our series on cybersecurity this week, we look at the largest attacks in the first three months of the year.

Third-party patient financing has a vital role to play in providing patients with more options, and in ensuring that cash-strapped hospitals recoup revenue.

CoxHealth gets a new CEO, Scripps Health selects a new chief financial officer, and more leaders are announced.

The president wants a big boost for a new research agency in his 2023 spending plan, but some say the budget would shortchange the National Institutes of Health.

The 15th edition of the Healthcare Equality Index shows most healthcare organizations have strong non-discrimination policies. But some hospitals still have some work to do.

After RaDonda Vaught was found guilty in the highly-watched trial, advocates warn it could deter doctors and nurses from admitting mistakes and undermine patient safety.

A new research agency would get a significant boost. Some want to see more money directed to the National Institutes of Health.

People want more convenience, and healthcare organizations have to respond if they want to avoid losing patients.

Health systems are still trying to rebound after the surge of Omicron patients, according to a Kaufman Hall report. Hospitals are seeing losses in revenue while still battling higher expenses.

Hospitals in rural areas face daunting challenges, but their response in the crisis provides useful lessons for all healthcare organizations.

By partnering with an integrated research organization, practices can maintain quality care while providing access to groundbreaking therapies.

In other news, University Hospital in New Jersey chooses an interim CEO, and an HCA Healthcare hospital in Virginia selects a COO.