Censinet Hosting Cybersecurity Session at CHIME21 Fall Forum
Post Summary
The CHIME21 Fall Forum is a premier event for healthcare IT leaders, focusing on innovation, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.
Censinet is hosting a cybersecurity session led by CEO Ed Gaudet, focusing on third-party risk management and patient safety.
The CHIME21 Fall Forum took place in San Diego, CA, from October 27–29, 2021.
The session will address third-party risk management, cybersecurity challenges, and strategies to protect patient safety in healthcare.
Third-party vendors often have access to sensitive systems, making effective risk management essential to protect patient data and ensure operational continuity.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into mitigating third-party risks, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving patient safety in their organizations.
Prominent Panel of Healthcare CIOs and Digital Executive Leaders to Discuss Coordinated Action Necessary to Drive Innovation while Ensuring Patient Care
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – October 26, 2021 – Censinet, the leading provider of healthcare IT risk solutions, today announced that it would be hosting a CHIME panel with IT leaders on trends in enterprise risk management. The panel will explore recent changes in risk management over the last 12 months, the impact of cybersecurity and operational risks on health systems, and organizational strategies that drive innovation, consolidation, and digital transformation. This panel builds upon Censinet’s Cybersecurity Transparent initiative with KLAS Research. It addresses the power of a collaborative ecosystem in taking a more prominent and active role in eliminating risk to patient safety, data, and clinical care.
The panel, “It’s Time for Consolidation and Coordination of Risk across the Health System,” is moderated by Censinet President Cormac Miller and takes place at the CHIME21 Fall Forum in San Diego, CA, on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 11:00 AM PT. Featured panelists will include:
- Aaron Miri, Senior Vice President, Chief Digital & Information Officer at Baptist Health
- Sri Bharadwaj, Vice President, Digital Innovation at Franciscan Health
- Joel Vengco, SVP and Chief Information & Digital Officer at Baystate Health
“Over the past four years, Censinet worked on maturing third-party risk management programs with many healthcare system leaders, from single hospital facilities to the largest, most sophisticated integrated delivery networks,” said Cormac Miller, President of Censinet. “This esteemed panel represents a group with whom we’ve worked closely to evolve how third-party risk is measured and managed via a more collaborative and efficient approach between providers and their vendors.”
As part of the discussion, the panel will address how and why to:
- Create a strategic framework that elevates cybersecurity to enterprise risk
- Define the particular consolidation steps required for your healthcare organization
- Develop a strategy to recognize cross-department risk concerns
- Assemble the necessary measures to consolidate, mitigate, and report on cybersecurity risk and more across the silos
- Leverage risk management and cybersecurity intelligence across the healthcare sector to protect patient care
In addition to the panel, Censinet and KLAS Research will be meeting with the CHIME Foundation partners to discuss the benefits of participating in the Cybersecurity Transparent program and formally recognize the following Cybersecurity Transparent pioneers:
Agfa HealthCare – global.agfahealthcare.com
Cerner – cerner.com
CITI – citi-us.com
CSI Healthcare IT – csicompanies.com
CynergisTek – cynergistek.com
Divurgent – divurgent.com
For more information on the Censinet Cybersecurity Program for Digital Health Innovators, please visit censinet.com/cybersecurity-program-for-innovation.
About Censinet
Censinet, based in Boston, MA, enables healthcare organizations to take the risk out of their business with Censinet RiskOpsTM, the first and only cloud-based exchange that integrates and consolidates enterprise risk management and operations capabilities across critical clinical and business areas. RiskOps builds upon the Company’s foundational success with third-party risk management (TPRM) for healthcare. Censinet transforms healthcare risk by increasing productivity and operational effectiveness while eliminating risks to care delivery, data privacy, and patient safety. Find out more about Censinet and its RiskOps platform at censinet.com.
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Contact:
Rob Ciampa
Censinet
617-286-6785
rciampa@censinet.com
Key Points:
What is the CHIME21 Fall Forum?
- The CHIME21 Fall Forum is a premier event hosted by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
- It brings together healthcare IT leaders, CIOs, and industry experts to discuss:
- Innovations in healthcare technology.
- Strategies for addressing cybersecurity challenges.
- Best practices for improving patient safety and operational resilience.
What session is Censinet hosting at CHIME21?
- Censinet is hosting a cybersecurity session led by Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet.
- The session, titled “It’s Time for RiskOps: Managing Third-Party Risks to Protect Patient Safety,” focuses on:
- Strategies for managing third-party risks in healthcare.
- Addressing cybersecurity challenges to protect patient safety.
- Leveraging automation and innovation to improve risk management.
When and where is the CHIME21 Fall Forum?
- The CHIME21 Fall Forum took place in San Diego, CA, from October 27–29, 2021.
- Censinet’s session was held on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 11:00 AM PT.
- The event featured a mix of in-person and virtual sessions, providing flexibility for attendees.
What topics will Censinet’s session cover?
The session will address critical topics, including:
- Third-party risk management: Strategies for assessing and mitigating risks associated with vendors and partners.
- Cybersecurity challenges: Addressing the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks targeting healthcare organizations.
- Patient safety: Exploring the impact of cybersecurity on care delivery and operational continuity.
- Emerging technologies: Leveraging AI and automation to enhance risk management and resilience.
Why is third-party risk management critical in healthcare?
- Third-party vendors often have privileged access to sensitive systems and data, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals.
- Effective third-party risk management is essential to:
- Protect patient data from breaches and unauthorized access.
- Ensure operational continuity by mitigating risks from vendor disruptions.
- Comply with regulations like HIPAA and HITECH, which mandate vendor security assessments.
- As the healthcare ecosystem becomes more interconnected, managing third-party risks is critical for resilience and trust.
How can attendees benefit from Censinet’s session?
Attendees will gain:
- Actionable insights into mitigating third-party risks and enhancing cybersecurity.
- Best practices for protecting patient safety and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Strategies for leveraging technology to improve risk management and operational efficiency.
The discussion will provide healthcare leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to address current and emerging challenges in cybersecurity.
