The Atlantic hurricane season is already off to a busy start, with six named storms having formed as of early July. And it is likely to get worse. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a 70% chance that this hurricane season will be worse than normal, with just a 10% chance of being ... READ MORE >
Wearables and the fight against COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, research organizations are trying to leverage wearable technology and crowd-source data to aid in the fight against the global pandemic. But many are wondering if giving up on user privacy for the greater good comes with a price. Tracking ... READ MORE >
Cybersecurity, amid coronavirus, remains a top risk in health care
Cybersecurity remains a top risk within the health care industry as attackers are weaponizing COVID-19 and breaches continue to increase during the first quarter of 2020. In 2019, there were more than 500 reported breaches to the Office of Inspector General. Of the 500 breaches reported, the protected ... READ MORE >
Coronavirus spurs service disruption for health care providers, extending human toll
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has dominated the news since the outbreak began in China early this year. As the situation evolves, health care companies and organizations should monitor four important risk areas: supply chain, patient demand, workforce supply and their t function. Supply chain According ... READ MORE >
Shadow IT risk is growing as health care industry consolidates
As U.S. health care systems continue to consolidate, they must be aware of the information technology risks lurking in the shadows. The pace of consolidation remained strong last year, with approximately 1,600 deals. And while megamergers are expected to slow in 2020, larger organizations continue ... READ MORE >