In 2024, cybersecurity became a major issue in the healthcare industry following a security breach at Change Healthcare that affected its parent company, UnitedHealth Group. HealthCare IT noted that while healthcare has typically lagged in cybersecurity compared to other industries, it has since seen improvements. Steve Cagle, CEO of Clearwater, observed increased proactive activities, more board-level discussions, and an emphasis on strong security compliance among digital health companies.
New email scam in Kan. could place malware on your computer
Sedgwick County District Attorney, Marc Bennett, warns residents about new email scams that could infect their computers with malware. He advises against clicking links that
