How effective communication in healthcare can protect patient data

The lack of secure, healthcare-specific communication tools can create significant challenges in patient data-sharing.

Hospitals and healthcare organizations have become key targets for cybersecurity threats. So far in 2024, data breaches in the U.S. have impacted 14 million patients.1 As communication in healthcare has become more digital, the increased use of digital tools amongst healthcare staff has further expanded the potential footprint for cyber attacks, making it more challenging to maintain the security and integrity that patient data requires. 

As we head into a future that will see cyber attacks continue, healthcare organizations need effective and secure communication practices in place to not only protect against threats, but also improve patient care, foster collaboration in healthcare, and lead with innovation. 

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