2 senior living companies file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic, staffing challenges, inflation, high interest rates and low reimbursement rates led to bankruptcy filings recently by two senior living companies.
HHS opens investigation into UnitedHealth cyberattack
Mar 14, 2024
Following a cyberattack on one of the nation’s largest health insurers that’s thrown healthcare payments into disarray and likely exposed reams of private patient data, the US Department of...
Data breach leaked info on 40 nursing facilities, provider reports
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
A data breach over the summer may have given hackers access to health records for both residents and staff at 40 nursing homes.
HHS delivers urgent message for healthcare operators to nix cybersecurity threat
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 04, 2023
A vulnerability in network systems could allow hackers to access private healthcare information by bypassing passwords, HHS warns.
Provider is victim of data security breach at 3 locations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 19, 2023
A Connecticut senior living and care provider is warning that a data security breach potentially affected assisted living residents as well as rehabilitation patients in three locations.
Senior living providers can learn lessons about safety and security from their colleagues in skilled nursing facilities.
Healthcare industry tops list of most expensive data breaches for 13 consecutive years
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2023
The healthcare industry has retained its spot as having the most expensive data breaches for the 13th consecutive year, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity vigilance, safeguards heralded to protect ever vulnerable senior living groups
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 08, 2023
With senior living vulnerable to cyber attacks, having thorough cybersecurity strategies in place is vital for senior living administrators.
New report warns: Russian, North Korean hackers take aim at healthcare industry
By
Christine Birkner
May 18, 2023
Healthcare organizations must remain vigilant against cyber attacks by Russian and North Korean hacker groups, a global advisory firm said.
Provider’s ransomware incident highlights cyber risks facing senior living and care operators
By
John Roszkowski
May 15, 2023
A recent cyber incident involving a Kansas-based long-term care provider points to the need for such organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity preparedness.