Cybersecurity Needs for Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare organizations handle highly sensitive patient data and rely on complex, interconnected IT systems. Effective cybersecurity is important to help safeguard patient privacy, ensure regulatory compliance, and prevent disruptions to critical care, while managed IT services help provide the reliable infrastructure healthcare organizations demand.
- Ambulance services
- Assisted living facilities
- Dentists
- Doctors
- Home health service providers
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Hospitals
- Medical equipment
- Other human health activities (optometry, hydrotherapy, medical massage, occupational therapy, speech therapy, etc.)
- Pharmaceuticas
Why is Cybersecurity a Critical Need in Healthcare?
Patient Privacy & Highly Sensitive Data
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) contain a treasure trove of personal information. It’s a goldmine for cybercriminals who can use it for identity theft, medical fraud, or even blackmail.
Fragile Infrastructure with a Large Attack Surface
The interconnectedness of EHRs, medical devices, and administrative systems creates multiple entry points for attackers. Limited cybersecurity resources due to tight IT budgets in healthcare increase the risk of attacks.
Disruption of Care
A cyberattack can cripple healthcare systems, disrupt critical services, and put patient lives at risk. Losing access to electronic health records and connected medical devices can severely impair a healthcare provider’s ability to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
Regulatory Compliance
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates healthcare providers to protect patient privacy and data security. Failure to comply can result in hefty fines and reputational damage.
Key Metrics
95%
of all medical & healthcare institutions report being victims of a cyber attack.
53%
of medical devices have known critical vulnerabilities, according to the FBI.
$10.9
million
is the average cost of a data breach in healthcare in 2023 —the highest average cost than any other industry.
$1.5
million
is what organizations can be fined for, from neglecting HIPAA rules and failing to protect sensitive patient data.
IT support that helps you…
Control costs
Being able to accurately predict how much you’re spending on maintaining your technology each month lets you create accurate budgets, and stick to them. We offer monthly pricing, with no contracts or surprise fees.
Focus on patient care, not maintaining uptime
We take a proactive approach to network monitoring to stop problems before they bring down your business.
Be compliant
Our industry experts know what technology will help you stay compliant and prevent data breaches to protect confidential patient data.
Imagine worrying less about compliance, data breaches, and uptime?
The healthcare world never stops. There are countless scenarios at any given moment, all requiring highly specific skills. And, none of that’s possible without technology that works. When something goes down, you need it working again as soon as possible. Rather than wait for your already overworked internal IT team to have time, let us help.
Tech support that let you focus more on your patients
As a managed services provider, we can help remove the backlog from your internal IT team. Our experts understand the complexities of the healthcare industry, like challenges around compliance and data security.
Because of this, we work hard to make sure that your data is stored securely, and compliantly. We ensure that you have maximum uptime to better serve your clients. And, we can help you explore new avenues to help your patients have better experiences.
Get the services that you need to thrive
Your business is unique, both in the services that you provide your patients and in terms of the technology that drives it. Rather than push you into a basic, cookie-cutter plan that we use for other healthcare businesses, we work closely with you to learn your needs and create a plan designed with your business in mind.
Helpdesk
Greatly reduce the amount of time you lose to broken tech with our expert helpdesk services. We offer levels 1, 2, and 3 support to ensure that you get the coverage you need. We can be reached 24/7 by email, phone, or chat. Stop wasting time trying to sort out small technical problems and call us instead.
Regulatory compliance
Rather than struggling to make sure that you’re up to date with all the latest regulations, let us take care of everything. We understand the current state of compliance and know what systems we can implement to help you protect confidential patient data.
Stronger security
Very few businesses can afford a data breach, especially in the healthcare industry. We make sure that you’re protected with 24/7 security monitoring, strong disaster recovery protocol, and staff training to ensure that everyone from the CEO to your frontline has the most current security information to keep your practice safe.
Increased flexibility
Be ready for change when it happens. We can help implement systems that allow you to shift how you work, mid-stream so that you’re not left playing catchup when things change.
Digital transformation
Stop relying on infrastructure that struggles to keep up and start working with tools that were designed for modern healthcare. We offer a wide range of digital transformation services that help you upgrade the way you work. We can help you implement custom software solutions, plan and execute data migration, and make smarter decisions using business intelligence.
Telehealth and remote work services
Upgrade your communication tools to help non-medical staff do their jobs remotely. We’ll help you adapt to offer telehealth services to provide more care to those who can’t easily travel or who otherwise need help from a distance. We work closely with you to implement secure communication systems.
Highlighting Risk: A Major Breach in Healthcare
A sophisticated attack exploited Anthem’s IT systems. Hackers roamed undetected for months, stealing the information of a staggering 78.8 million people, including medical details. This remains one of the largest healthcare data breaches, resulting in lawsuits, hefty fines, and a major blow to Anthem’s reputation. $115 million settlement and $16 million in HIPAA fines.
– Reuters
Acrisure Cyber Services understands Medical & Healthcare Organizations
- Tailored Cybersecurity Solutions: Built for the needs of the healthcare sector.
- Comprehensive Protection: Combining cybersecurity, IT support, and cyber insurance.
- Proven Track Record: Trusted by healthcare organizations nationwide.