Radiologists must be prepared to manage cybersecurity incidents, according to Dr. Raj Chopra, Chief Medical Officer at Merge Merative. Communication is vital during such events to prevent additional stress and confusion. Developing a playbook with IT departments and vendors, outlining protocols and responsibilities, can help manage the situation. Merge Merative has already implemented such a playbook and aims to support customers during cyber-related outages.

Lack of AI governance poses threat to data security, new HIMSS research shows
Healthcare organizations are improving security but need more governance and workforce investments, according to HIMSS’s 2024 Cybersecurity Survey. The report highlights the rise of threats