Ensuring the Security and Privacy of Patient Data while Managing Large Volumes of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

The advancement of technology can be a double-edged sword in healthcare. Through technological advancements, we can make the lives of our staff and our patients much easier and make healthcare more accessible. However, with the same advancements in technology, cybercriminals are finding new ways to breach into healthcare systems and take what they want. We can’t give up the digital transformations we’ve made in our organizations but we also can’t ignore the looming threat of security threats and ransomware attacks. So what is the balance between the two? How can healthcare organizations ensure the security and privacy of patient data while managing large volumes of electronic health records (EHRs)? We reached out to our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community for their insights into this question and the following is what they had to share.