Description
Cybersecurity attacks are increasing in frequency and severity in healthcare. In 2021, a record 45 million people were affected by healthcare cyberattacks.
On Sept. 14, 2022, the FBI warned the healthcare industry about escalating cyberattack activity against providers and payment processors. The FBI provided recommendations for both providers and processors to reduce their risk. Among other things, the FBI calls for healthcare companies to implement training for employees on how to identify and report phishing, social engineering, and spoofing attempts; advise employees to exercise caution while revealing sensitive information; mitigate vulnerabilities related to third-party vendors; and ensure company policies include verification about interactions with third-party vendors.
Cyber insurance also plays a role in the healthcare industry as a complement to other risk management practices.
Listen as our authoritative panel of healthcare attorneys examines cybersecurity attacks in the healthcare industry and what healthcare companies, providers, hospitals, and others should do to combat these attacks. The panel will discuss the increase in the number and severity of cybersecurity issues and the recent FBI and other governmental guidance. The panel will also discuss the role of insurance and offer best practices for mitigating risk.
Presented By
Mr. Fincher advises clients on intellectual property and technology matters, counseling in all aspects of litigation, licensing, and compliance. Financial service providers and other companies rely on him for privacy and data security compliance. He helps brand owners maintain and protect international IP portfolios and he develops offensive and defensive IP strategies to protect clients’ innovation. Mr. Fincher has also led and supported clients through numerous cyber incident responses.
Ms. Swank is a healthcare attorney and nationally known speaker and author with over 20 years experience both as senior in house counsel and in private practice. She is passionate about transforming healthcare through clinical research, virtual care models, innovation, and promoting access to safe, high quality healthcare and evidenced-based medicine. Ms. Swank supports healthcare providers, life-science companies, and digital startups through the compliant and effective use of technology, AI, secondary data, remote patient monitoring, health equity, clinical research and population health. She hosts a national podcast for the American Health Law Association called the "GC Roudtable."
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
- Cybersecurity trends in the healthcare industry
- Recent guidance from the FBI and other agencies
- Insurance: understanding coverage, avoiding exclusions
- Best practices for mitigating risk
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What unique challenges arise for healthcare providers, payment processors, and other business associates with cyberattacks?
- What recommendations does the FBI provide?
- What challenges do healthcare entities face when working with third-party vendors?
- What steps should healthcare companies and their counsel take to minimize the risks of cyberattacks?
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