The EHR is “running slow” at the new site. The ASC can’t reliably pull images from the main clinic. The compliance officer just realized that the guest Wi-Fi and the clinical network at Location 3 share the same router. And the practice opened that location eight months ago. None of this shows up in the … Read more
Healthcare organizations operate in one of the most targeted and regulated industries in the United States. Ransomware attacks, HIPAA enforcement, cyber insurance scrutiny, and the FTC Safeguards Rule have changed what “IT support” means. This guide explains: What healthcare security services are What they include Why healthcare security is different from other industries How compliance … Read more
Healthcare cybersecurity has crossed a threshold. The sector is no longer facing a growing threat: it is operating inside one. Hospitals, clinics, and their business associates are experiencing more frequent attacks and larger data breaches than at any point in the past decade, and the trajectory shows no sign of reversing. At Meriplex, our healthcare security team works directly … Read more
When a massive ransomware attack struck Britain’s National Health Service in 2017, ambulances were diverted and surgeries canceled. This was not a mere IT glitch—it was a crisis that put patient lives and hospital operations at risk. Incidents like this underscore a reality that healthcare leaders can no longer ignore: cybersecurity failures directly threaten patient … Read more
Healthcare providers of all sizes—including specialty clinics like orthopedic and urology practices—have become prime targets for cyberattacks. These practices manage highly sensitive patient information, making them attractive to hackers. In fact, stolen medical records can command a much higher price on the black market than financial data (by some estimates, personal health information is nearly … Read more
What are the top healthcare IT security priorities for 2026? The six healthcare IT security priorities for 2026 are: strengthening identity and access management, implementing Zero Trust in clinical settings, modernizing endpoint protection, planning for ransomware incidents, aligning with HIPAA and 405(d) frameworks, and securing cloud and hybrid infrastructure. Each addresses a distinct attack vector … Read more
What makes an MSP HIPAA-compliant? A HIPAA-compliant MSP meets the technical, administrative, and physical safeguard requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule for all ePHI they handle, signs a Business Associate Agreement before accessing patient data, and can demonstrate compliance through documented policies, audit logs, and third-party certifications like SOC 2 Type II. Healthcare organizations handle … Read more
Navigating HIPAA compliance can feel like walking a tightrope for healthcare IT leaders and compliance officers. You’ve likely heard about the need for a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) to satisfy HIPAA requirements. But what about the other risks your organization faces – from physical security gaps to operational hiccups or natural disasters? In this post, … Read more
If you’re an IT leader or CIO at a mid-sized healthcare practice—whether it’s an orthopedic group, dermatology clinic, urology center, or multi-physician network—you’re juggling two high-stakes challenges. First, cyber threats are no longer hitting “only the big hospitals.” In fact, 83% of physician practices have already experienced a cyberattack. Second, you face intense pressure to … Read more
Healthcare IT isn’t just about fixing computers and resetting passwords – especially not for large physician groups like orthopedic practices. In today’s environment, your healthcare IT provider must go beyond the traditional help desk role and start thinking like a risk manager. Why? Because the stakes are high: patient data privacy (HIPAA compliance), patient trust … Read more
