December 9, 2024: Brad Marsh, EVP of Government Health Technology & Security at First Health Advisory, joins Sarah for the news. How do clinicians evolve from being cybersecurity vulnerabilities to invaluable assets in the fight for patient safety? What role does federal legislation play in bridging rural and urban healthcare security gaps? Can healthcare systems truly prepare for the increasing reality of 30-day downtimes, and how does that impact continuity of care? Brad offers profound insights into these pressing questions while addressing the importance of integrating cybersecurity at every level of healthcare, from clinical workflows to boardroom strategies. 

Key Points:

• 04:35 Legislation and Workforce Challenges
• 10:12 Clinical Impact and Incident Response
• 14:19 Resiliency and Preparedness
• 28:15 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Cultural Integration

News articles:

• 5 things to know about new healthcare cybersecurity bill
• HHS facing challenges as lead agency for healthcare cybersecurity: GAO
• Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions

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