SCCM Resource Library-They Are Watching You: Cybersecurity in Medicine

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In this session on cybersecurity in medicine, the speakers discussed the history of hacking in healthcare, the different types of hacking attacks, and the impact of these attacks on patient care and data security. They emphasized the need for healthcare providers to be aware of and prepared for cybersecurity threats, and provided suggestions for prevention and response. They also highlighted the importance of educating healthcare professionals about cybersecurity and incorporating it into medical training. The speakers stressed the need for a strong cybersecurity culture within healthcare organizations, and the role of individuals in protecting patient data by being vigilant about phishing emails and using strong passwords. They also discussed the growing problem of medical data breaches, where hackers steal and sell patient records for financial gain. The session concluded with a reminder of the importance of reporting cyber attacks and sharing information in order to collectively address this issue and protect patients' information and safety.

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Administration, 2021

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Discuss methods used by cybersecurity criminals to hack into electronic medical systems
Identify steps to mitigate the privacy threat posed by electronic record-keeping and telemedicine
Determine what measures should and should not be taken when the electronic medical record or telemedicine encounter is hacked

EMR Hacking
L. Nelson Sanchez-Pinto

What to Do When Your EMR Is Hacked!
W. Alan Guo

Telemedicine and Cybersecurity: A Match Made in HE$$
Piyush Mathur

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Administration

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Informatics

Tag Medical Legal Issues

Tag Economics

Year 2021

Keywords

cybersecurity

medicine

hacking

healthcare

attacks

patient care

data security

prevention

response

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