Active and substantial cybersecurity threat is exploiting a vulnerability in Citrix Gateway Management Devices such as NetScaler, a widely used product.

As a result of recent events involving the United States and Iran and the threat of retaliation (potentially cyber-based) by Iran, DOH is urging health care providers and local health departments to exercise increased vigilance for potential cyber events.

LeadingAge's Center for Aging Services Technologies has released a new Health Information Exchange Selection Tool and related resources for LTPAC.

Survey responses are due by Oct. 4, 2019 and will assist LeadingAge NY in its advocacy for funding and policies that support EMR adoption and HIE.

The alert pertains to a serious and destructive malware infection known as "Ryuk" and the actions providers can take to protect their networks from this threat.

Governor Cuomo signed into law provisions expanding the definition of private information subject to state data breach reporting and creating new data security requirements. HIPAA-covered entities and business associates will have to notify the New York State Attorney General of breaches but need not notify individuals twice.

A new report and technical resources released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provide practical and cost-effective cybersecurity guidelines for health care providers and payers.

CMS has approved an extension of New York's Data Exchange Incentive Program until Sept. 30, 2020.