Blackbaud, a provider of software for nonprofit fundraising, was hit with a ransomware attack in 2020, exposing sensitive data of healthcare organizations. In a settlement, the company agreed to improve data protection and cybersecurity and avoid making misleading statements. The incident highlights the vulnerability of healthcare organizations to third-party vendor attacks, prompting calls for increased government protection. CEO Mike Gianoni emphasized the company’s commitment to prioritizing customer privacy and cybersecurity.
Efforts to modernize healthcare data advancing
Dr. Tabitha Offut-Powell, vice president of Public Health Data Modernization and Informatics, spoke at the HIMSS25 conference in Las Vegas. She stressed the importance of
