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OS Development seems very slow to modernize. It concerns me that both Windows and Linux OS are so vulnerable to "out of bounds memory read" issues. With this demonstration of worldwide outage, we have a new threat vector to worry about now. Any widely used, and rapidly deployed software can take down your computing ecosystem instantly. Time to move to memory-safe OS. Who will get there first? #Microsoft #Linux #Apple

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In a world of weaponized AI, how do we protect ourselves and stay vigilant? I had a mind-expanding chat today with David Brown, CEO of CounterCraft​​ , a cutting-edge cybersecurity firm. They are "ethical hackers"—and we need more of them! If it's true that soon 80% of all the internet's traffic will be bots soon, we're quickly heading towards a world of AI fighting AI. How can we stay optimistic in the face of this? https://lnkd.in/gy_KHMds #CyberSecurity #Futurology #AI

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Day 1 of my inaugural "2023 MSSP results week" - let's start with the $100M winner (and big winners in general). You see, I'm in heaven geeking out on the data, so I figured why not give myself 5 whole days to bore you all to tears with observations. As for the $100M, yep, you read that right. One single Medicare Shared Savings Program participant saved CMS $138M and took home $100M of it. Health Connect Partners (Providence) but get this... this is their second year running at around $100M in shared savings. Quick stats. ~125k beneficiaries. >8% savings rate. You bet I'm going to be digging into this one more because with this type of year to year success and a risk score that is actually reasonable along with 125k lives (talk about actuarial credibility) this isn't an anomoly, there is some best in class to share. Next up in the big winners. How about a 19.44% savings rate?! Congrats to Citrus Aco who took home a cool $10M for their ~7k lives. In case you are wondering that's $122 per beneficiary per month in shared savings. So how did they hit that number? Well their risk score is 1.419 for Aged Non-Duals compared to 1.077 for the $100M winner above. So when I tell clients risk score matters just as much as utilization for ACO (REACH or MSSP) you can see why... wonder how year 2 and year 3 of HCC v28 will play out for Citrus as it seems accurate risk coding is a key to their success. Side note, they are low revenue, wonder if they have any plans for ACO Flex? And to round out this quick top $$ winners edition: 🤑 The 6 participants that took home >$50M in shared savings - Baylor Scott & White Health ($79M, 118k lives), Palm Beach ACO, a perennial success ($73M, 78k lives), Mercy HealthACO ($70M, 115k lives), MercyHealth Select ($60M, 87k lives), Caravan Health Pathways ($57M, 247k lives - FYI only 2.65% savings they are just BIG, so total savings not very impressive) and Privia Health Quality Network, LLC, only one of their eight MSSP ACOs ($70M, 61k lives) Don't worry, I'm going to cover the biggest winners NOT based on totals but based on savings rates later in the week. And dedicate a day to the "aggregators" like Privia and Aledade. And of course dedicate a day to biggest losers although there aren't many this year - which is a story unto it's own. So what do you want to see tomorrow? We at BP2 Health may have fun investing in effecting REAL change with The Reverse Mullet Healthcare Podcast but we also know ACOs like the back of our hand.

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#Malware can remain undetected and start to slowly exfiltrate sensitive information, evading #Security tactics. Learn why #Healthcare organizations that use #ArtificialIntelligence to support clinical workflows must consider its impact on security. https://dy.si/Fzm7x72

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How do you manage dynamic workloads and remote teams while ensuring your network remains secure and efficient? Riverbed’s #Observability solutions harness AI-driven analytics to not only optimize network performance but also enhance security. Learn how these solutions enable proactive incident management and integrate with modern security frameworks for comprehensive protection: https://rvbd.ly/3RgtiuA

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How do you manage dynamic workloads and remote teams while ensuring your network remains secure and efficient? Riverbed’s #Observability solutions harness AI-driven analytics to not only optimize network performance but also enhance security. Learn how these solutions enable proactive incident management and integrate with modern security frameworks for comprehensive protection: https://rvbd.ly/4b0ZGs8

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Since 2015, ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations have surged 300%. With its sensitive data, often outdated IT infrastructure, and likelihood to pay ransoms, this industry serves as a prime target for threat actors. To learn more about the vulnerabilities cyber criminals are leveraging, check out our new report detailing the risks, mitigation strategies, and practical solutions to safeguard healthcare systems and patient data. https://lnkd.in/ezwQ2HZS #ThreatIntelligence 

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Great article from Forbes and Michel Koopman on How To Leverage The Power Of Trust For Accountable Collaboration "An environment rich in trust can create a setting primed for accountable collaboration within teams. This sense of collaborative security can enable professional teammates to hold each other accountable comfortably and effectively, ultimately driving superior performance." https://lnkd.in/eAdsMxb6 #FractionalCOO #BusinessGrowth #OperationalExcellence #HR #Leadership #StrategicPlanning #Efficiency #TalentManagement #BusinessOptimization #ProjectManagement #PMP

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One click on the wrong link is all it takes to let attackers breach your defenses. Read how #ZeroTrust maturity can help #Healthcare organizations bounce back quickly from a #Cybersecurity breach. #CyberResilience https://dy.si/B6YcHQ2

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This quote sums up my take on healthcare cybersecurity: "You can have the best technology in the world, but if people aren't properly educated on security practices, it's all for nothing" The classic examples that I see every time I enter a clinic / doctor's office: completed forms with PHI left on the check-in counter top and medical results left face up in trash cans and/or in the fax machine tray. We read about the big breaches in the news, but there are little breaches daily due to a lack of security enablement. Don't get me started on password stickynotes. The next generation of cloud security is really exciting, but we have another problem to tackle first.. (Edit: Looks like the article was removed.. will re-add if it's reposted)

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Looking forward to this discussion with my good friend Dave DeWalt on the future of cybersecurity - and how organizations can protect their DATA - ensuring their data is not a LIABILITY but an ASSET!

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Join us on Tuesday, Sept 17th for an in-depth webinar on how to prevent and mitigate catastrophic cyber incidents. We'll explore the root causes of high-profile breaches, examine effective countermeasures, and offer actionable strategies to protect your organization from the next big threat. Prepare your organization to navigate and mitigate cyber risks with confidence. Register now!

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The third annual Ponemon Institute Report, commissioned by Proofpoint, found that 92% of US healthcare organizations surveyed experienced at least one cyber attack in the past 12 months. Proofpoint.com What is your organization doing address the rise in cybersecurity breaches? #breaches #cybersecurity

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It's never a pretty sight to see small businesses like this medical practice suffer these kinds of avoidable hacks. This is a classic credential abuse case where the small business did not employ the basic cybersecurity prevention recommendations of HHS. If you are a small business in any field you might consider exploring the HHS link in the article. Their basic performance goals apply across the board. https://lnkd.in/duzjtSZx

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🖼 Today's CrowdStrike Outage: A Minor Hiccup in the Bigger Picture 😠 Anyone mildly inconvenienced by today's CrowdStrike outage? 🛩 🏦 🏥 Here's the thing: while it wasn't ideal, CrowdStrike prevents attacks on the industries you rely on EVERY SINGLE DAY - banks, hospitals, airlines, and 23,000 more customers. Today was a bump in the road, and everyone will recover. 😱 Now, the scary part: Medical devices can't rely on endpoint protections like CrowdStrike. IV pumps, ventilators, the numerous screens - nearly half of hospital technology is completely unprotected. This means: 🗃 Stolen medical records ❌ Devices routinely disabled by attackers 📈 Skyrocketing healthcare costs ☠ In the worst cases, even deaths due to delayed care That's why Cynerio developed passive NDR specifically for healthcare. Where endpoint protections come up short, network detection is the answer. Want to dive deeper? Check out the NDR webinar I did with TechNation earlier this week: https://lnkd.in/gq2jAgWC #healthcaresecurity #cybersecurity #NDR #CrowdStrike #webinar #HIPAA #NIS2 #CAF #DSPT

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Thank you for having me on the Health and Wealth Power Hour podcast, Harlon, to explore the critical topic of cybersecurity in the medical device industry. #cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/gpv9etxp

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