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The Quadruple Aim
Quadruple Aim

A Conceptual Framework

Improving the U.S. health care system requires four aims: improving the experience of care, improving the health of populations, reducing per capita costs and improving care team well-being. HITEQ Center resources seek to provide content and direction aligned with the goals of the Quadruple Aim

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Overview

Successful use of Health IT enabled Quality Improvement requires a strong organizational foundation. This includes understanding motivating factors as well as barriers, communicating the value of using Health IT to improve quality and outcomes, and building buy in and commitment throughout all levels of the organization. Resources in this section provide ideas and guidance on how to navigate this critical first step.

Addressing Cybersecurity Threats in Health Centers
Maddie Bishop-Harris
/ Categories: Privacy and Security, Privacy & Security Best Practices, HIPAA, Security Risk Analysis, Breach Mitigation & Response

Addressing Cybersecurity Threats in Health Centers

HITEQ Center, June 2025

Ransomware attacks are a growing threat to health centers, especially those serving underserved communities, disrupting critical healthcare services.The 2020 incident at the Family Health Center of Worcester (FHCW) showcased the devastating impact, from service disruption to significant financial strain.

This article explores innovative strategies to bolster health centers' cybersecurity, including leveraging group purchasing organizations (GPOs) for discounted solutions and implementing bug bounty programs to proactively strengthen systems. Ultimately, it investigates how these approaches can protect vital community health resources from the escalating tide of cyber threats.

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Tags: PHIHIPAAcybersecurityransomwareCommunity Health CentersCHCransomware preventioncyber securitycybersecurity defenderincident responsecybersecurity riskscybersecurity awarenesscybersecurity in healthcareincident response planning

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Acknowledgements

This resource collection was compiled by the HITEQ Center staff with guidance from HITEQ Advisory Committee members and collaborators of the HITEQ Center.