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MDaudit Provides Critical Vendor Checklist for Healthcare Cybersecurity and Business Continuity

Jul 26, 2024 1 minute read

MDaudit is featured in HIT Consultant, where Director of Implementation Lizz Fuller offers essential guidance on strengthening healthcare resilience through a comprehensive vendor checklist for data security and business continuity. In the article titled “Strengthening Healthcare Resilience: A Vendor Checklist for Data Security and Business Continuity,” Fuller emphasizes the importance of verifying vendor credentials, including key data security certifications such as HITRUST CSF, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS. These certifications ensure that vendors have robust security measures in place to protect sensitive patient data and maintain operational continuity in the event of a cyberattack.​

The article underscores the necessity for healthcare organizations to stay current on the latest security advisories, rapidly identify and patch vulnerabilities, and proactively work to protect against emerging threats. Fuller highlights that ensuring vendors have appropriate security measures is crucial for safeguarding data and ensuring continuity should a breach occur. This proactive approach is vital for healthcare providers and payors to mitigate risks and maintain trust in their operations.​

Read the full article here: Strengthening Healthcare Resilience: A Vendor Checklist for Data Security and Business Continuity.

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