Robust cybersecurity is critical for resident safety. Here’s what you should know
By
Mike Skinner
Oct 19, 2023
Effective cybersecurity is a whole-organization effort and not the exclusive domain of the IT department. Nowhere is this perhaps more true — or more consequential — than for those who provide care.
Colorado SNF sanctioned for 2021 data breach
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 26, 2023
The state of Colorado has settled with Broomfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for not protecting the personal data of hundreds of residents, patients and employees before and during a 2021...
SEC announces cybersecurity incident disclosure rules for public companies
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 31, 2023
Public companies will need to disclose the cybersecurity incidents they experience and annually disclose information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy and governance, under a rule...
‘Zero trust’ approach could help protect senior living facilities from cyberattacks
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 20, 2023
Cyberattacks have long plagued senior living and nursing homes at higher rates than other industries, but one new approach could help.
Provider’s ransomware incident highlights cyber risks facing senior living and care operators
By
John Roszkowski
May 15, 2023
A recent cyber incident involving a Kansas-based long-term care provider points to the need for such organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity preparedness.
Provider boosts cybersecurity infrastructure, training after 2 ransomware attacks
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2021
Cincinnati-based Episcopal Retirement Services said that it is implementing additional safeguards to its existing cybersecurity infrastructure and enhancing employee cybersecurity training after experiencing...
Senior living operators looking to spend more on hackers, telehealth
By
John O'Connor
Nov 20, 2018
Senior living and health organizations are looking to spend more on preventing cyber attacks, a new survey finds. Operators are also increasingly willing to invest in telehealth expansion.