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IT Management and Cybersecurity: Critical Factors for Healthcare Providers

In today’s modern world, technology and cybersecurity are integral parts of the healthcare industry. The use of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and other digital tools is essential to provide high-quality patient care. However, the rapid growth of these technologies, mixed with insufficient implementation procedures has led to a huge increase in cybersecurity risks. As a result, healthcare providers must prioritize IT management and cybersecurity to protect patient data and maintain the integrity of their operations. 

Medical devices and other connected hospital equipment, for all their benefits, have long been known to feature some serious vulnerabilities that often invite threats in. This was recently addressed in a warning published by the FBI. Let’s consider what the warning says about the risks these medical devices face, and what our neighbors here in Florida should do to protect their patients and practices.

If you are a South or Central Florida medical organization, you need to read this before you select your next IT provider or entrust your sensitive patient data to another third-party company.