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Ransomware Defense for Healthcare Organizations: What You Need to Know in 2026

Discover essential ransomware defense strategies for healthcare in 2026. Learn how to protect your practice and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Ken Satkunam, CISM · April 3, 2026

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What the 2025 HIPAA Security Rule Update Means for Your Medical Practice

HHS proposed the first major HIPAA Security Rule update since 2013. Here is what changes, what it costs to comply, and what your practice should do now before the final rule takes effect.

Ken Satkunam, CISM · March 20, 2026

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Social Media Cybersecurity Risks for Healthcare Organizations

Social media misuse by healthcare employees is a growing source of HIPAA violations and cybersecurity exposure. Learn how to protect patient data and your organization.

Ken Satkunam, CISM · March 19, 2026

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Ransomware Defense for Healthcare Organizations: What You Need to Know in 2026

Discover essential ransomware defense strategies for healthcare in 2026. Learn how to protect your practice and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Apr 3, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

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What the 2025 HIPAA Security Rule Update Means for Your Medical Practice

HHS proposed the first major HIPAA Security Rule update since 2013. Here is what changes, what it costs to comply, and what your practice should do now before the final rule takes effect.

Mar 20, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

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Social Media Cybersecurity Risks for Healthcare Organizations

Social media misuse by healthcare employees is a growing source of HIPAA violations and cybersecurity exposure. Learn how to protect patient data and your organization.

Mar 19, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

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Incident Response Planning for Medical Practices

Without a written incident response plan, a ransomware attack or PHI breach can cost your practice six figures in OCR penalties. Here’s what HIPAA requires and how to build a plan that works.

Mar 19, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

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Business Continuity Planning for Healthcare Organizations

A cyberattack or system failure can halt patient care within minutes. Here's what HIPAA requires for healthcare business continuity—and what your practice actually needs to survive one.

Mar 19, 2026 · Ken Satkunam, CISM

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What Are the Cyber Insurance Requirements for Medical Practices?

Medical practices must meet strict cybersecurity controls—including MFA, encryption, and incident response plans—to qualify for cyber insurance and maintain HIPAA compliance in 2025 and beyond.

· Ken Satkunam, CISM

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Managed IT Costs for Multi-Location Medical Practices

Learn what multi-location medical practices pay for managed IT, including HIPAA compliance, cybersecurity, and support costs.

· Ken Satkunam, CISM

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HIPAA-Compliant IT Stack Essentials for Outpatient Clinics

Learn the five key IT layers every outpatient clinic needs for HIPAA compliance, data protection, and risk management.

· Ken Satkunam, CISM

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Cybersecurity Controls Medical Practices Need for Cyber Insurance

Learn which cybersecurity controls medical practices need to qualify for and maintain cyber insurance, including email security and endpoint protection.

· Ken Satkunam, CISM

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