Best in KLAS and Censinet RiskOps
Post Summary
The Best in KLAS report recognizes top-performing healthcare IT vendors based on feedback from thousands of providers, highlighting their commitment to improving patient care.
The 2022 report introduced a "Censinet assessment" column, showcasing vendors who completed rigorous cybersecurity risk assessments with Censinet.
The assessment evaluates vendors on network security, data protection, identity and access management, threat response, legal compliance, and resiliency.
Cybersecurity is critical to protecting patient data, ensuring care continuity, and mitigating risks from ransomware and other cyber threats.
Censinet RiskOps™ is a platform that automates third-party risk management, providing continuous risk visibility, workflow automation, and actionable insights.
The partnership promotes cybersecurity transparency, helping providers make informed decisions and vendors demonstrate their commitment to security.
With much fanfare in the healthcare industry, KLAS Research released its 2022 Best in KLAS report. This yearly report “recognizes software and services companies who excel in helping healthcare professionals improve patient care. All rankings are a direct result of the feedback of thousands of providers over the last year. A Best in KLAS award signifies to the healthcare IT industry the commitment and partnership that the top vendors should provide.” For those of us who serve the healthcare industry, it’s wonderful to collectively celebrate innovative products and services, especially those that increase cybersecurity protection and enhance the patient care journey.
But this year, there was something extra in the Best in KLAS report: a column labeled “Censinet assessment.” In addition to the Customer Experience Pillars of Culture, Loyalty, Operations, Product, Relationship, and Value, KLAS wanted to highlight those organizations who stood up and did a risk assessment with Censinet. Why? Because cybersecurity is no longer an option in healthcare because now, more than ever, any threat has the potential to not only expose critical information but also to disrupt patient care. And we saw the catastrophic results of ransomware on patient mortality rates in our 2021 market survey.
It’s been more than a year since we established a partnership with KLAS to help strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the healthcare industry. It was a bold move, but since then, hundreds of companies have voluntarily worked with Censinet and KLAS to improve and highlight their cybersecurity position. They know what’s at stake and so do the healthcare providers they serve. It’s a rigorous and thorough risk assessment process covering:
- Network Security
- Data Protection
- Identity and Access Management
- Threat and Incident Response
- Legal and Regulatory
- Resiliency
This year, we’re expanding our “Cybersecurity Transparent” program with KLAS, and we look forward to helping even more companies get the thumbs up when they offer their cyber-secure products or services to healthcare providers. Expect even more Best in KLAS companies to continue driving this trend. Are you interested in getting started? We can help. Simply click here, tell us a bit about you, and we’ll get you going. Headed to Vive or HIMSS? Let's meet up. Send me an email at rciampa@censinet.com.
Rob Ciampa
Censinet CMO
Key Points:
What is the Best in KLAS report?
- The Best in KLAS report is an annual publication that recognizes top-performing healthcare IT vendors based on feedback from thousands of providers.
- It highlights vendors commitment to improving patient care' and their ability to deliver value, innovation, and operational excellence.
What is the significance of the Censinet assessment in the Best in KLAS report?
- The 2022 report introduced a "Censinet assessment" column, which highlights vendors who voluntarily completed rigorous cybersecurity risk assessments with Censinet.
- This addition underscores the growing importance of cybersecurity in healthcare IT and encourages vendors to prioritize risk management.
What does the Censinet assessment evaluate?
- The assessment evaluates vendors across six key areas:
- Network Security
- Data Protection
- Identity and Access Management
- Threat and Incident Response
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Resiliency
- It provides a comprehensive view of a vendor’s cybersecurity posture', helping healthcare providers make informed decisions.
Why is cybersecurity important in healthcare?
- Cybersecurity is critical to protecting sensitive patient data and ensuring the continuity of care.
- Ransomware attacks and other cyber threats can disrupt healthcare operations, leading to delays in treatment and even patient harm.
- Robust cybersecurity measures mitigate these risks and build trust between providers and vendors.
What is Censinet RiskOps™?
- Censinet RiskOps™ is an integrated platform that automates third-party risk management for healthcare organizations.
- It provides continuous risk visibility, workflow automation, and actionable insights, enabling organizations to manage risks efficiently and effectively.
- The platform supports over 40,000 vendors and products, creating a collaborative risk network for the healthcare industry.
How does the partnership between Censinet and KLAS benefit healthcare?
- The partnership promotes cybersecurity transparency, helping providers identify secure and compliant vendors.
- It enables vendors to showcase their cybersecurity maturity, building trust and fostering collaboration with healthcare organizations.
- Together, Censinet and KLAS are driving a more secure and efficient healthcare ecosystem.
