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Episode 2: Strategies for Using Cybersecurity to Protect Patient Safety at Rural Hospitals
In this podcast episode, listeners will learn how to create a culture of cybersecurity in their organization and facilitate board-level risk visibility and accountability to ultimately protect patient safety.
Critical Condition: Cybersecurity in Rural Hospitals with Microsoft Part 1
In part one of this conversation, John Riggi, national advisor for cybersecurity and risk at the American Hospital Association, and Justin Spelhaug, corporate vice president and global head of Tech for Social Impact at Microsoft Philanthropies, discuss the unique vulnerabilities rural hospitals face, the latest cyberthreats, and actionable strategies to strengthen defenses.
From Surviving to Thriving: Ways to Boost Employee Retention in Rural Health Care
In this conversation, Brandie Manuel, R.N., chief patient safety and quality officer at Jefferson Healthcare, discusses how the use of TeamSTEPPS and other tools are making a big difference in creating a thriving employee pipeline.
Critical Condition: Cybersecurity in Rural Hospitals with Microsoft Part 2
A cyberattack on a rural hospital or health system can have devastating impacts, leaving in its wake patient harm and financial distress.
Cybercriminals Know Your Vulnerabilities: How to Fight Back?
In this conversation, John Riggi, national advisor for cybersecurity and risk at the AHA, talks with two experts about the rise in ruthless tactics by cybercriminals, who are now directly threatening patients with release of sensitive information, photos and medical records, and what’s needed to fight back and prepare against these threat-to-life crimes.
The Benefits and Challenges of Converting to a Rural Emergency Hospital
The creation of the Rural Emergency Hospital designation on January 1, 2023 was intended to offer struggling rural hospitals a new financial lifeline.
The 2024 AHA Rural Advocacy Agenda
In this conversation, three AHA experts drill down on specific steps needed to help rural health care stay financially sound and ready to serve.
The Effects of Medicare Advantage on Rural Hospitals With St. Bernards Healthcare
Half of all Medicare beneficiaries get their benefits through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, which are offered by private companies and in theory should provide the same level of coverage of traditional Medicare.
The Other Side of Rural Health Care
Squeezed budgets, lack of insurance, transportation and access issues, dwindling patient populations — all problems facing rural health care providers in America.
The Evolution of Rural Emergency Hospitals as a New Model of Care
Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) officially became a new type of care provider on January 1, 2023.