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Because they either hold your data or have access to it, the very vendors you depend on to run your organization represent one of the biggest cybersecurity threats to it. And with dozens, or even hundreds, of them in a healthcare organization's ecosystem -- often shifting in and out in a constantly morphing kaleidoscope of risk -- it's a monstrous problem to manage. But there are steps around onboarding, offboarding and periodically assessing the risk of individual vendors that CIOs, CISOs, and others can take to get their arms around this challenge. In this webinar, we'll speak to leaders about how they are working to reduce the security risks posed by third-party vendors. Source: Managing & Mitigating Security Risks from Third-Party Vendors on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

It’s impossible to balance cyber risk with medical necessity without spending time “in the foxhole” with the clinicians to learn how and why they use the technology, according to Jack Kufahl, chief information security officer (CISO) at Michigan Medicine, the medical center affiliated with the University of Michigan Source: Q&A with Michigan Medicine CISO Jack Kufahl: You Can’t Assign Risk Without Context on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Creating a healthy culture in the workplace starts by asking some simple questions – both of your team and yourself as a leader, according to Jason Joseph, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Corewell Health. In this podcast, he explores those questions, discusses his approach to change management, and shares the advice he would offer his younger self. Source: Q&A with CDIO Jason Joseph, Part 2: “Strategy Is about the Work We Do; Culture Is about How We Work Together” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

When it comes to getting a healthcare organization’s cybersecurity house in order, Joshua Roth, CISO at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), says he starts with four things: the people, the processes, the technology stack, and managed services – and then looks to tackle the low-hanging fruit. In this interview with Anthony Guerra, healthsystemCIO founder […] Source: Q&A with CHOC Children’s CISO Joshua Roth: Tech Dependence Makes BCP More Important Than Ever on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

The ability to extrapolate data and apply it in real-world settings means taking better care of patients not just today, but in the future, said Aaron Miri. In this interview, he talked about how Baptist is using data to “do things smarter and empower business leaders to think differently.” Source: Q&A with Baptist Health Chief Digital & Information Officer Aaron Miri: “You Have to Ask Yourself Hard Questions.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Two or three healthcare organizations a day are falling victim to a ransomware attack, according to Esmond Kane, chief information security officer (CISO), of Steward Health Care and former CISO for Harvard. The way to fight that is to use creativity, perseverance and innovation, he says. Source: Q&A with Steward Health Care CISO Esmond Kane: “Ransomware Actors Are Also Innovating” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Given that the future of medicine is precision medicine, and precision medicine is only possible when the right technologies are in place, it's no surprise that CIOs and other IT leaders must be key drivers of this transformation in care. But what does the optimal technology mix look like? What are the key components, and what's the right way to bring them together? How can IT leaders best work with clinicians in this journey, and who are the other key stakeholders that must be engaged? In this important webinar, we'll hear from leaders who are focused on making sure their organization is well positioned for the brave new world of precision medicine. Source: How IT Leaders Can Support Their Health Systems’ Precision Medicine Journey on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Rather than thinking outside of the box, Greg Garneau, CISO at Marshfield Clinic Health System, believes it’s simply time to “start thinking in ways you’ve never thought before.” In this podcast, he talks about the “talent war” facing healthcare organizations – especially those in rural areas, and the decentralized leadership approach. Source: Q&A with Greg Garneau, CISO, Marshfield Clinic Health System: Your Team is Your Greatest Asset on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

The one component of change management that can’t be overlooked, especially in a largescale integration? Accountability, said Jason Joseph, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Corewell Health. “It’s a conversation that needs to happen.” Source: Q&A with Corewell Health CDIO Jason Joseph, Part 1: “Be Very Clear about Your Goals.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Home-based care models can be incredibly complex, but if organizations don’t move in that direction, “We’re missing where the industry is moving,” said Jeff Sturman, CDO, Memorial Healthcare System. And, more importantly, “where consumers want us to be.” Source: Q&A with Memorial Healthcare CDO Jeff Sturman, Part 2: “We Have to Take the Friction Out of Healthcare.” on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.