Two AHA guides offer strategies for hospitals and health systems in preparing for public health emergencies and disasters and managing cybersecurity incidents. “Strategies for Medical Surge Management During Public Emergencies” organizes strategies around the four S’s — staffing, supply, space and systems — a framework to protect patients, support teams and sustain critical operations when they are needed most. “Strategies for Cyber Preparedness in Health Care” helps hospitals and health systems manage disruption, safeguard patients and ensure continuity of care when cyber incidents occur. Both resources are part of the Convening Leaders for Emergency and Response initiative. 

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The AHA will host a webinar Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the cybersecurity, compliance and operational risks that can emerge when end-of-life technology is…
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The Department of Health and Human Services announced Oct. 22 that it is seeking subject matter experts to apply to serve on the National Biodefense Science…
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The Department of Justice Oct. 13 announced a series of actions disrupting a scheme by the North Korean government that involved placing remote IT workers in U…
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A joint advisory issued Oct. 20 by U.S. and international agencies warns of recent activity by the SafePay Ransomware group. The group has been active since…
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John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, and Brett Leatherman, assistant director of the FBI Cyber Division, break down Operation Riptide,…