Tag: Cybersecurity
Numotion settles data incidents
February 23, 2026HME News Staff
NASHIVILLE, Tenn. – A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against United Seating and Mobility, d/b/a Numotion, relating to two data incidents in 2024.
According to a court-authorized settlement website:
During a March 2024 data incident, an unauthorized individual accessed certain of defendant’s systems, which may have included private information belonging to defendant’s former...
Learning: Embed security into culture
October 8, 2025Jill Blaser
Q. What are some effective ways organizations can educate their teams about cybersecurity to foster a culture of awareness and responsibility?
A. In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a shared organizational priority, not just an IT concern. The financial and reputational costs of a breach can be severe, including incident response, legal fees, regulatory fines and loss of customer trust. Investing in proactive education and robust security practices is far less costly than...
Cybersecurity: Don't rush in
August 12, 2025Jason Kirkhart
Q. Is it safe to use AI in my practice?
A. Unsurprisingly, the answer is, “It depends.” Consider the type of data that you give AI access to, including ePHI, and internal HR, financial and intellectual property data. Some factors to consider:
How else will my data be used?
What steps are they taking to secure my data?
Can I delete my data from their systems once I no longer need the service?
For...
Cybersecurity: Adapt to stay ahead
July 8, 2025Jason Kirkhart
Q. In 30 years, we’ve never had a cyber incident. Why should we do anything different than what’s always worked?
A. I get this touchy question a lot. There are good reasons why what you have today might be good enough. You may have a robust security and compliance program in place that you regularly review for weaknesses – great! Or, you may truly have no budget to make changes; if so, I strongly recommend figuring out how to make incremental improvements as soon and as...
Cybersecurity: Secure devices on-the-go
June 17, 2025Jason Kirkhart
Q. Are you accidentally violating HIPAA with your IT practices?
A. Most medical professionals understand the importance of HIPAA compliance in clinical care, such as confirming a patient’s identity before providing care or obtaining written consent for sharing information. However, many overlook how everyday technology use could open them up to risk. In home health settings, where care is delivered outside traditional facilities and technology is used on the go, meeting HIPAA...
VGM releases second playbook of 2025
May 8, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa — VGM & Associates has released “VGM Playbook: Cost Management Trends, Strategies, and Solutions,” to help VGM members optimize health care operations and manage costs effectively. As the second playbook of 2025, this resource offers valuable perspectives and strategies from various industry experts focused on managing costs, improving operational efficiency and navigating the complexities of the health care industry. Topics include an analysis of health care costs...
Cybersecurity: Strengthen your program
May 6, 2025Jason Kirkhart
Q. How do I turn outdated HIPAA policies into a practical, living compliance program that actually protects patient data?
A. Effective compliance programs are more than having policy and process manuals that employees review, attest to and then follow. In today’s environment, relying only on that may be insufficient protection against a breach. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify HIPAA, issued on Dec. 27, 2024, was aimed at shoring up aspects that were loosely written at a...
Heartland zeroes in on cybersecurity, AI
April 18, 2025Tracy Orzel
WATERLOO, Iowa – With cyberattacks escalating and AI innovation moving at warp speed, VGM’s Heartland Conference is expanding its focus on digital preparedness by introducing a dedicated technology & security track to this year’s pre-conference.
Last year’s data breach at Change Healthcare, which exposed the information of nearly 190 million people, was a wake-up call for the entire industry. From patient trust to business continuity, the consequences of falling behind...
VGM releases cybersecurity playbook
April 9, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa — VGM & Associates has released “The Ultimate Cybersecurity Handbook: Prevention, Detection, and Response,” an exclusive resource specifically focused on helping VGM members protect their businesses from cyber threats. This resource closely examines pressing cybersecurity issues, offering an in-depth report that examines real-world examples of attacks, their impact on patient care, practical prevention steps and a roadmap for building stronger security in clinical...
CU completes audit
February 13, 2025HME News Staff
BILLINGS, Mont. – Computers Unlimited, a software development company, has completed a SOC 2 Type II audit performed by KirkpatrickPrice. This attestation provides evidence that Computers Unlimited has a strong commitment to security and to delivering high-quality services to its clients by demonstrating that it has the necessary internal controls and processes in place. “In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, data security and operational integrity are more critical than...