Censinet to Advance Conversation on Regional Impact of Ransomware on Patient Safety at Upcoming State Hospital Association Events
Post Summary
Censinet will address the regional impact of ransomware on patient safety and discuss collaborative strategies to mitigate cyber risks.
Censinet will sponsor and participate in the HASC Annual Meeting, HANYS Membership Conference, and IHA Small & Rural Hospitals Annual Meeting.
Ransomware disrupts healthcare operations, delays critical care, and impacts patient safety across entire regions, not just targeted hospitals.
A JAMA study found that ransomware attacks on hospitals can disrupt care at neighboring facilities, increasing patient volumes and delaying time-sensitive treatments.
Censinet advocates for a collaborative, community-driven response to ransomware, leveraging its RiskOps platform to enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Attendees can contact Censinet at info@censinet.com to schedule a meeting or learn more about their solutions.
BOSTON, MA – MAY 16, 2023 – Censinet, the leading provider of healthcare risk management solutions, announced today its sponsorship of three state hospital association annual meetings:
- The Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) 2023 Annual Meeting, May 17-19 in Palm Desert, CA
- Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) 54th Annual Membership Conference, June 22 – Virtual
- Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) Small & Rural Hospitals Annual Meeting, June 28-29, in Springfield, IL, and Leadership Summit (Date/Location TBD)
Censinet executives attending these events will lead the conversation on how ransomware is increasingly threatening patient safety at the local, state, and regional levels. In addition, Company representatives will discuss the urgency for collaborative, community-driven responses to these threats across Southern California, New York, and Illinois as well as across the broader industry. To connect with a Censinet team member at one of these events, please email info@censinet.com.
“Ransomware is a direct threat to public health and patient safety at the state and regional levels,” said Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder at Censinet. “A recent JAMA study supports what we’re increasingly hearing from our customers: a ransomware attack at one hospital not only impacts patient safety at that facility, but has a much broader impact on patient care across the region.”
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open on May 8, 2023, Ransomware Attack Associated with Disruptions at Adjacent Emergency Departments in the U.S., found that: “Hospitals adjacent to health care delivery organizations affected by ransomware attacks may see increases in patient census and may experience resource constraints affecting time-sensitive care for conditions such as acute stroke.”
Further, the JAMA study concluded that: “These findings suggest that targeted hospital cyberattacks may be associated with disruptions of healthcare delivery at non-targeted hospitals within a community and should be considered a regional disaster.”
“I look at cybersecurity from a public health perspective and resilience of the healthcare system at the regional and national level in addition to the organization,” said Erik Decker, CISO at Intermountain Health, during a recent Risk Never Sleeps podcast episode hosted by Ed Gaudet. “When you think about the patient’s right to access emergency or trauma care, we’re all connected in a large ecosystem at the end of the day – and when one is hit, it makes an impact on all of us.”
In response to the expanding threat to patient safety from ransomware, Censinet, KLAS Research (KLAS), and the American Hospital Association (AHA) recently co-led and published a summary report from the first phase of the The Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study, an ongoing initiative to establish actionable peer benchmarks to elevate cybersecurity program maturity and resilience across all healthcare industry participants.
“Censinet looks forward to discussing the Benchmarking Study’s results and implications at these upcoming state hospital association events,” said Chris Logan, SVP and Chief Security Officer at Censinet. “This initiative, in partnership with KLAS, AHA, and leading health systems, represents the Company’s ongoing efforts to help drive a collaborative, community-driven response to cyberattacks that put patient safety in the crosshairs. ”
To meet with Chris Logan or other Censinet team members at these upcoming events, please contact info@censinet.com. To learn more about participating in the Benchmarking Study initiative, please email benchmarks@censinet.com.
About Censinet
Censinet®, based in Boston, MA, takes the risk out of healthcare with Censinet RiskOps, the industry’s first and only cloud-based risk exchange of healthcare organizations working together to manage and mitigate cyber risk. Purpose-built for healthcare, Censinet RiskOpsTM delivers total automation across all third party and enterprise risk management workflows and best practices. Censinet transforms cyber risk management by leveraging network scale and efficiencies, providing actionable insight, and improving overall operational effectiveness while eliminating risks to patient safety, data, and care delivery. Censinet is an American Hospital Association (AHA) Preferred Cybersecurity Provider. Find out more about Censinet and its RiskOps platform at censinet.com.
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Key Points:
What is the focus of Censinet’s participation in state hospital association events?
- Censinet will lead discussions on the regional impact of ransomware on patient safety at upcoming state hospital association events.
- The company aims to raise awareness about how ransomware attacks disrupt healthcare operations and patient care across entire regions.
- Censinet will also share collaborative strategies to mitigate cyber risks and improve healthcare resilience.
Which state hospital association events will Censinet participate in?
- Censinet will sponsor and participate in the following events:
- Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) 2023 Annual Meeting: May 17-19 in Palm Desert, CA.
- Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) 54th Annual Membership Conference: June 22 (Virtual).
- Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) Small & Rural Hospitals Annual Meeting: June 28-29 in Springfield, IL.
- These events provide a platform for healthcare leaders to discuss pressing challenges, including ransomware and cybersecurity.
Why is ransomware a significant threat to patient safety?
- Ransomware attacks disrupt healthcare operations, leading to:
- Delays in critical care for conditions like strokes and heart attacks.
- Increased patient volumes at neighboring hospitals, straining resources.
- Operational disruptions that compromise patient safety and care delivery.
- A recent JAMA study concluded that ransomware attacks on hospitals create a “ransomware blast radius”, impacting not only the targeted facility but also adjacent healthcare organizations.
What study supports the regional impact of ransomware on healthcare?
- A study published in JAMA Network Open on May 8, 2023, found that:
- Hospitals adjacent to those affected by ransomware attacks experience increased patient volumes and resource constraints.
- These disruptions delay time-sensitive care for conditions like acute strokes, creating a regional disaster.
- The findings emphasize the need for regional readiness and resilience to address ransomware threats effectively.
What is Censinet’s approach to addressing ransomware threats in healthcare?
- Censinet advocates for a collaborative, community-driven response to ransomware threats.
- The company’s RiskOps platform helps healthcare organizations:
- Identify and mitigate risks in real-time.
- Enhance cybersecurity resilience across the healthcare ecosystem.
- Streamline compliance with regulatory standards.
- Censinet also collaborates with organizations like the American Hospital Association (AHA) and KLAS Research to establish actionable benchmarks for improving cybersecurity maturity.
How can attendees connect with Censinet at these events?
- Attendees can connect with Censinet representatives by:
- Emailing info@censinet.com to schedule a meeting.
- Visiting the Censinet booth or attending their sessions at the events.
- Censinet will also discuss the results of the Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study, an initiative co-led with AHA and KLAS Research.
