Censinet® to Lead Panel of Healthcare Thought Leaders at 2019 FALL CIO Forum
Post Summary
The 2019 Fall CIO Forum is a premier event hosted by CHIME, bringing together healthcare IT leaders to discuss innovation and challenges in the industry.
Censinet CEO Ed Gaudet will lead a panel of healthcare thought leaders to discuss third-party risk management and cybersecurity.
The panel will focus on third-party risk management, cybersecurity challenges, and strategies to protect patient safety in an evolving threat landscape.
The panel includes healthcare IT leaders and experts from leading organizations, sharing insights on managing risks and improving resilience.
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.
Discussion Among CIOs From Baystate Health, Cedars-Sinai and UT Austin to Focus on Third-Party Risk Management
Boston – October 29, 2019 – Censinet, the third-party risk management company for healthcare providers, today announced that it will play a key role in driving discussions around third-party risk management at the upcoming 2019 CHIME Fall CIO Forum. The company’s CEO and founder, Ed Gaudet, will serve as a moderator for a panel featuring thought leaders from various healthcare organizations including Baystate Health, Cedars-Sinai and The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School and UT Health Austin.
During this session, Risk Never Sleeps: Managing Threats to Patient Care Through Third-Party Risk Management, Ed Gaudet will guide discussion around the current cybersecurity landscape and how it’s impacting the healthcare industry. Panel members will share insight into their own cybersecurity processes, specifically touching upon vendor risk management, among other topics. Panel participants will provide real-world examples of how they engage with third-party vendors and speak to the current strategies that they have in place for managing vendor risk assessments and mitigating third-party risk.
“Third-party risk costs the healthcare industry $23.7 billion a year,” said Ed Gaudet, CEO and founder of Censinet. “This discussion will help healthcare providers and vendor organizations better understand how to mitigate supply chain risk to secure critical patient data and ensure a high quality of care.”
Who:
- Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet
- Joel Vengco, SVP & CIO at Baystate Health
- Aaron Miri, CIO for The University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School and UT Health Austin
- Darren Dworkin, SVP of Enterprise Information Services and CIO, Cedars-Sinai
What:
Track C4: Risk Never Sleeps: Managing Threats to Patient Care Through Third-Party Risk Management
When:
Tuesday, November 5th from 4:00-4:45pm MST
Where:
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
5350 E Marriott Dr,
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Room assignment: Sonoran H-I
The 2019 CHIME Fall CIO Forum will be held November 3rd-6th, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ.
For more information on Censinet and how it is helping healthcare providers mitigate third-party risk, please visit: https://censinet.com/third-party-vendor-risk-management-software/
About Censinet
Censinet provides the first and only third-party risk management platform built by and for healthcare providers to manage the threats to patient care that exist within an expanding ecosystem of vendors. With its unique Censinet One-click AssessmentTM capabilities and Digital Vendor CatalogTM, the Censinet Platform reduces the time to assess vendor risk from weeks to seconds, while automating inefficient workflows and providing continuous real-time insights into the changing risk profile of each vendor. Censinet is based in Boston, MA and can be found at https://censinet.com/
Contact:
Nicole Rosenberg
fama PR for Censinet
(617) 986-5041
censinet@famapr.com
Key Points:
What is the 2019 Fall CIO Forum?
- The 2019 Fall CIO 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.
Who is leading the panel at the 2019 Fall CIO Forum?
- Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of B'Censinet', will lead a panel discussion at the event.
- Gaudet is a recognized thought leader in healthcare cybersecurity and risk management, with extensive experience in addressing third-party risks.
- His leadership on the panel will provide attendees with actionable strategies to navigate the evolving threat landscape.
What topics will the panel address?
The panel will focus on 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.
Who are the panel participants?
- The panel will feature healthcare IT leaders and experts from leading organizations, including:
- CIOs and CISOs from major healthcare systems.
- Industry experts specializing in cybersecurity and risk management.
- Representatives from vendor organizations contributing to healthcare innovation.
- These participants will share real-world insights and best practices for managing risks in healthcare.
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 the panel discussion?
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.
