Technology

Technology DOH Issues Final Reminder of Network Requirements for Accessing HCS: Organizations must establish a secure connection to the HCS by Oct. 18, 2023.

Technology Saving on Cyber Insurance with an Incident Response Plan: Join GreyCastle Security on Jan. 25^th for a virtual roundtable discussion on how to save on your cybersecurity premium. Register now!

Technology HHS OCR Provides Tips on Defending Against Common Cyberattacks: Latest OCR cybersecurity newsletter explores preventative steps that HIPAA-covered entities and business associates can take to protect against some of the more common, and often successful, cyberattack techniques.

Technology 3G Network Shutdowns Could Affect Medical Devices, Life Alert Systems: Help older adults prepare for the phase-out.

Technology State and Federal Agencies Warn of Imminent Cyberattacks: CISA, the FBI, and HHS issued a joint advisory last week describing the threat of ransomware attacks known as Ryuk and Conti and the steps providers can take to mitigate the threat. At the same time, DOH issued an advisory referencing three ransomware attacks occurring over the last two weeks that have impacted a health system, a separate hospital, a local health department, and its county-operated ACF.

Technology HHS Releases New Cybersecurity Resources for Health Care Providers: The resources include a new online educational platform, a new health industry cybersecurity manual, and a new "Hospital Cyber Resiliency Initiative Landscape Analysis."

Technology GreyCastle Security Issues Alert on Atlassian Confluence Server Vulnerability: Members advised to review important security alert from LeadingAge NY Endorsed Vendor GreyCastle Security for your protection.

Technology GreyCastle Security to Present LeadingAge NY Member-Exclusive Cybersecurity Awareness Training: Members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to receive training that will supplement their current cybersecurity training curricula.

Technology How to Navigate Constant Cyberthreats in Healthcare: LeadingAge NY’s Karen Lipson discusses navigating the tricky world of cybersecurity in a new GreyCastle Security podcast episode.

Technology New Data Breach and Security Requirements Signed into Law: Governor Cuomo signed into law provisions expanding the definition of private information subject to state data breach reporting and new data security requirements. HIPAA covered entities and business associates will have to notify the NYS attorney general of breaches, but need not notify individuals twice. They are also deemed to be in compliance with the data security requirements, if they are in compliance with HIPAA regulations.