Data Storyteller

This session explores the broader regulatory environment—what’s in effect, what’s changing, and how policies like the HIPAA Security Rule, AI executive actions, and cybersecurity enforcement intersect.

The Health IT Emergency Response Plan Assessment Tool helps health centers evaluate and enhance their emergency plans, focusing on optimizing Health IT use during crises.

This article uses the 2020 incident at the Family Health Center of Worcester (FHCW) to explore 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.

This HITEQ Highlights session explored the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity in health centers, highlighting real-world impacts through the case study of the Family Health Center of Worcester ransomware attack.

Join our free learning collaborative designed to help health centers optimize technology to deliver care in dynamic settings. This series will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities of using EHRs and other health information technology in care settings such as mobile units, school-based health centers, street outreach programs, and correctional facilities.