Healthcare cybersecurity is still falling short

Healthcare providers are making cybersecurity progress, but serious vulnerabilities remain — especially when it comes to AI governance, third-party risk, and limited budgets. Fortified Health Security CEO Dan Dodson urged the industry to stop waiting for perfect conditions and act decisively to strengthen their defenses.

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Top Story Despite Progress, Healthcare Cybersecurity Is Still Falling Short Healthcare providers are making cybersecurity progress, but serious vulnerabilities remain — especially when it comes to AI governance, third-party risk, and limited budgets. Fortified Health Security CEO Dan Dodson urged the industry to stop waiting for perfect conditions and act decisively to strengthen their defenses. Sponsored See Who's Attending the 2025 IDGA VA Healthcare Summit! Presented by IDGA The latest attendee list is here! See which VA leaders, government agencies, and industry experts are joining us next week from July 22-23, at IDGA's Veterans Affairs Healthcare Summit.  Don't miss out! Last Chance to Save — Super Early Bird Ends Friday Clock's ticking! Super Early Bird pricing ends this Friday for MedCity INVEST Digital Health on September 18 in Dallas. Join healthcare leaders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of digital health — and do it at the lowest possible price. ⏳ Less than 20 discounted tickets left. 🎟️ Register Now

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