FDA Aims To Improve Medical Device Security
The agency has issued proposed draft recommendations to guide incorporation of cybersecurity protections into medical devices at the time of manufacture.
All articles by John Schieszer, MA
Gender Bias Common in Online Reviews of Physicians
Patients rated female doctors more on their interpersonal skills and not much on their technical competence, a study found.
Experts Weigh in on Effect of Proposed HIPAA Changes
Proposed changes that could directly impact practices include shortening the timeframe for responding to patient requests for records.
Workplace Culture Critical to Retaining Staff
Showing employees appreciation for their efforts is particularly important to engender their loyalty.
Phishing, Malware Attacks Spike Amid Pandemic
Breaches involving user names and passwords soared 450% in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared with 2019, according to the ForgeRock 2021 Consumer Identity Breach Report.
Pain Syndromes Common in Patients With Long COVID
Diffuse myofascial pain associated with fatigue and poor sleep hygiene have been noted in patients with long-COVID.
Cyberattacks Increasing Against Health Care Providers
Medical information is especially valuable to data thieves for a number of reasons.
Clinicians Forced to Re-Evaluate Office Practices
Developing an effective case management approach should be a key component of any effort to adapt to the changing patient care environment.
US Issues Cybersecurity Alert for Legacy IT Systems
The biggest security risk is that legacy systems have no vendor support, putting them at heightened risk for cyberattacks.
Providing Patient Care Amid Staff Shortages
In addition to instituting flexible work schedules to attract and retain employees, practices can consider technologic solutions that reduce staffing needs by improving office efficiency.
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