Anyone that deals with Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Health Information must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including telemedicine providers and platforms. In this blog we investigate further into the HIPAA rules and why it’s so important to comply.
With the significant increase in demand in telemedicine and the rise of cyberthreats, it is essential for telehealth vendors to understand that Protected Health Information are the most lucrative targets for hackers, and they need to be protected. Good-enough protection is no longer enough. In this blog we propose a few tips on how to protect your telemedicine apps.
With digital connectivity of medical devices being needed more than ever in healthcare, it is important to learn more about the types of medical devices that connect data, what does data governance mean, and why is privacy and security essential in Telehealth.
With the usage of connected health technologies increasing greatly, it is important for us to understand the differences between Connected Health, Digital Health, and Telehealth and Telemedicine which are often used interchangeably.
With the increased need for ventilators due to COVID-19, manufactures are ramping up production to meet the soaring demand but are still falling short. Industrial heavyweights such as Ford, GM, Tesla, Dyson, and others have responded to the call by governments to address the ventilator shortage problem. Many have joined forces with MedTech manufacturers to convert their production facilities to assemble parts for ventilators.
Increasing risk of cyberthreats looms as the world comes to a standstill from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At
the same time, the global healthcare system struggles to address the growing number of people testing positive for the virus.
However, as we become an increasingly connected healthcare ecosystem, more vulnerabilities present themselves. There is a new wave of cyberattacks, particularly in healthcare, and it is imminent to “Safeguard against COVID-19 Personification,” as we take a look at securing critical healthcare services at risk.
Happy Fall, Back to School and IBC month everyone! In 2017, IBC celebrated its 50th year and now, this September, Irdeto is proud to be celebrating its 50-year anniversary! If your team is anything like […]
Healthcare is one of the largest and most innovative industries, yet its spending level in cybersecurity is alarmingly lagging compared to others. When you think of it, it really is staggering! Technology here evolves at […]