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FinThrive presents: Looking ahead to 2025’s RCM cybersecurity challenges
Feb 3, 2025
Greg Surla, Chief Information Security Officer at FinThrive and expert in healthcare cybersecurity, shares invaluable insights on the escalating cybersecurity challenges facing the healthcare sector. He discusses the rising threats of ransomware and phishing as 2025 approaches. Surla highlights the importance of third-party risk management and robust training for staff to enhance vigilance. He also examines the critical need for organizations to evaluate their RCM vendors’ data protection practices and foster collaboration to safeguard revenue cycles from future cyber threats.
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Quick takeaways
- The healthcare sector is focusing more on third-party risk management and vendor security practices to combat increasing cybersecurity threats.
- Legislation like the proposed Health Information Security and Accountability Act aims to enforce stricter compliance and enhance cybersecurity measures across the industry.
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Increased Focus on Cybersecurity and Risk Management
The healthcare industry has seen a significant shift in its approach to cybersecurity over the past year, particularly due to the heightened threat of cyberattacks. There is now a stronger emphasis on third-party risk management as organizations seek to safeguard their revenue cycle from potential vulnerabilities posed by vendors. Many healthcare providers are actively inquiring about the security practices of their vendors, a move that reflects an increased awareness of cybersecurity risks. Additionally, there is a growing focus on business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response strategies, as organizations aim to prevent similar events from affecting them in the future.
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