Technology makes patient payment experiences more convenient while saving time and money, including streamlining administrative processes. Simultaneously, technology can introduce extra risks and vulnerabilities for healthcare organizations, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic has helped transform healthcare’s digital response into industry norms. A wave of ransomware attacks surged through the industry in September as the pandemic pressed on into late 2020. These incidents are reminders that securing digital payment data and patient information is more critical than ever.
Organizations can help protect patient and payment data by empowering their staff with knowledge and tools to prevent cyber attacks. Understanding and navigating threats are imperative as the pandemic, and its impacts on healthcare continue to evolve.
The eBook discusses:
- Identifying potentially vulnerable access points to your organization’s data
- Prioritizing security training for employees
- How staff can protect themselves whether working onsite or remotely