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.

Members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to receive training that will supplement their current cybersecurity training curricula.

Help older adults prepare for the phase-out.

LeadingAge NY’s Karen Lipson discusses navigating the tricky world of cybersecurity in a new GreyCastle Security podcast episode.

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.

Active and substantial cybersecurity threat is exploiting a vulnerability in Citrix Gateway Management Devices such as NetScaler, a widely used product.

As a result of recent events involving the United States and Iran and the threat of retaliation (potentially cyber-based) by Iran, DOH is urging health care providers and local health departments to exercise increased vigilance for potential cyber events.

LeadingAge's Center for Aging Services Technologies has released a new Health Information Exchange Selection Tool and related resources for LTPAC.