Survey Says: Healthcare Leaders Ready to Focus on Information Security
The passage of the HITECH Act and the push for adoption of Electronic Health Records is creating unprecedented amounts of health information in digital form; but is also creating more areas of risk. Healthcare staffs are increasingly demanding the ability for universal connectivity and seamless usage of smartphones and tablets. Recent legislation has made the consequences of breaches of this data disastrous.
A new survey of more than 500 healthcare executives shows that organizations are ready to take action, as these organizations are appointing chief security officers and pouring more money into information security.
By conducting a comprehensive risk assessment and implementing a continuous monitoring strategy, healthcare providers can reduce this risk and mitigate the unique challenges they face.
