The Atrómitos Way

#018: Digital Defense: Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Olivia Aréchiga Season 2 Episode 18

Olivia Aréchiga from Data Tel Communications and the return of co-host Tina Simpson of Atrómitos highlight the severe impact of a cyber-attack on Change Healthcare in February of 2024, underscoring the vulnerabilities of the healthcare infrastructure. Olivia emphasizes the human element in cybersecurity, advocating for stronger individual responsibility, regular training, and a multifaceted cybersecurity strategy to protect patient data and healthcare services from evolving cyber threats and the potential dangers of AI innovations. The Change Healthcare cyberattack was a wake-up call for the healthcare industry, but what practical steps can we take to avoid a repeat? 

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