An IT knowledge gap at the executive level can leave healthcare organizations vulnerable to dangerous threats and unnecessary spending, according to a new survey of board members and executive leadership.

Despite increased awareness about cyberattacks, the healthcare industry remains unprepared for security breaches that are occurring in greater frequency and sophistication. That’s the takeaway from a new report by Carbon Black, which surveyed 20 CISOs of leading healthcare organizations.

A study launched jointly by Apple and Stanford University School of Medicine has found that wearable technology can "safely identify heart rate irregu

In the last few days of 2018, the Health and Human Services Department released a new voluntary cybersecurity guidance for healthcare organizations.

Already a major proponent of telehealth services, the Veterans Affairs Department is seeking to grow its reach for virtual care services via a collaboration with T-Mobile. 

Taking aim specifically at electronic health records and similar tools, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a draft guidance that seeks to cut down on the paperwork related to health IT.

After more than four decades, the Food and Drug Administration has announced it will modify its clearance process for medical devices. 

It's no secret that medical devices present major security concerns for providers everywhere as healthcare facilities become ever-more connected.

On Wednesday, Apple unveiled its Apple Watch Series 4, which includes significant upgrades to the wearable, the largest of which is a built-in FDA-approved electrocardiogram monitor.

Mercy Technology Services, the IT arm of 40-plus hospital system Mercy Health, has launched a new picture archiving communication system (PACS) imaging solution, with the aim to improve on aging and often fragmented imaging systems.