In May 2025, Ascension Health—a major healthcare provider with a national footprint—announced a serious cybersecurity breach. Hackers gained access to highly sensitive patient information, including Social Security numbers, medical records, insurance details, and more. It’s yet another reminder that cybercriminals ...
Like most families of four, mine has had its share of occasional appointments and procedures involving a medical clinic or hospital over the years. I am no stranger to HIPAA consent forms, health insurance benefits, and medical billing. Every single ...
Recently, we added a new component to our employee benefits, establishing a relationship with a new vendor along the way. As most new vendors do, this company sent a contract for approval and a signature via an email link to ...
Ken Ryesdorph's journey from the Marines to a successful healthcare business exit offers valuable lessons in leadership, adaptability, and the critical role of cybersecurity in today's landscape. With a background spanning military service, sales, and executive roles in startups and ...
Are you HIPAA Compliant or HIPAA Complacent? Learn how to avoid ransomware, cybercrime, fines under the False Claims Act (5x annual Medicare reimbursement!), and Class Action lawsuits. This was delivered at the 2024 Winter Conference of the Alabama Healthcare Leaders ...
What if a trusted third party could help your company identify specific vulnerabilities before the hackers do? Cyberattack stories abound, from large corporations like Target and Equifax to various small businesses in your hometown, and the productivity and revenue loss ...
Three days before Thanksgiving, your refrigerator stops working. A short discussion with your trusted appliance repairman convinces you that it’s time for a replacement. Resigned, you head to your local big box store to compare available options. Every refrigerator you ...
In the waning days of Q3 2023, Johnson Controls International, the industrial control systems manufacturer, has become the most recent victim of a large ransomware attack. With disrupted operations and IT outages, the initial investigation has only just begun, and ...
In July 2019, Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, AL, suffered an eight-day ransomware attack that left medical equipment and patient records largely inaccessible. During this attack on July 17, Teiranni Kidd gave birth to her daughter, Nicko Silar. A reduced ...
October 10th, 2024
