Cybersecurity Legislation from the US and how Canadians can leverage best practices

Presenters: Ty Greenhalgh

Overview: Government agencies and Congress are increasing their focus on digital risks that impact the Public Healthcare Sector. This month the White House announced their intention to release security directives targeting healthcare it's IoT devices. Directed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), the Joint Commission has begun constructing a new audit for the cybersecurity of connected medical devices. Congress has passed a HITECH amendment offering financial protection and relief from costs associated with a breach.

How can healthcare organizations take meaningful steps to prepare for the upcoming changes? One publication stands out, the 2019 HHS 405(d) Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients (HICP).

HICP is the centerpiece for a new 2021 HITECH Amendment providing healthcare organizations protection against penalties from fines, fees and post breach oversight. A group of over 150 industry experts collaborated to create this 2018 publication listing healthcare specific threats and mitigations. But, threats evolve, tactics change and technology advances.

Join us and hear about the Updated HICP '22. Learn how your organization can prepare for these coming requirements, protect their patients, improve their cybersecurity posture, and possibly leverage the new law.

Cost: Free for both CMBES members and non-members, although you will need to create a free CMBES account if you don't already have one to register.