First Health Advisory

At HIMSS 2025, AI stole the spotlight, but amidst all the buzz, First Health's CEO Carter Groome, MBA, CHISL, CDH-E reminds us to focus on the state of healthcare cybersecurity. Forbes spoke with Groome about what healthcare security leaders are facing and some of the dangerous cyberattack trends - Groome stated, "We’ve seen a significant uptick in phishing, brute force, and social engineering attacks in the last couple of weeks."?Now, more than ever, healthcare organizations must focus their resources on protecting patient data. Risk Management should be top of mind among discussions of AI and policy. Read the Forbes article to learn more about the 2025 HIMSS event, and stay vigilant - https://lnkd.in/e4_K3ZZn #HIMSS2025 #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #Leadership

Ransomware attacks are disrupting patient care, data security, and revenue in healthcare. The numbers speak for themselves: ** 181 ransomware attacks in 2024, impacting 25.6M records ** $5.7M avg. ransom demand, $900K avg. paid ** $1.9M lost per day due to downtime Epic is taking the lead in ransomware resilience, strongly advocating Isolated Recovery Environments (IREs) as a best practice. At the 2024 Epic User Group Meeting, Epic reinforced how IREs protect EHR systems, ensure uninterrupted patient care, and help meet HIPAA & HITECH compliance. We all know that ransomware threats are evolving, now is the time to focus on your recovery plan - preparation is key! #Cybersecurity #Epic #HealthcareIT #Ransomware #BusinessContinuity #HealthTech https://lnkd.in/ePXBqvdY

Health-ISAC has officially released The Health-ISAC 2025 Health Sector Cyber Threat Landscape report -- 2024 was a challenging year for cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, with a surge in cyberattacks targeting critical systems worldwide. The report underscores the escalating threats facing healthcare organizations and the evolving tactics of adversaries and notes key finding and insights: ?? Top 5 Cyber Threats Health Sector Organizations Faced in 2024 ?? Top 5 Cyber Threats on the Horizon for 2025 ?? Top 3 Challenges Medical Device Manufacturers Face in Securing Devices Read the report and stay ahead of emerging threats: https://lnkd.in/ebTpEJ_d #Cybersecurity #HealthcareSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #Ransomware #IoMT #HealthISAC

Great Discussion with Mari Savicks regarding Cyber Policy & the Future of the HIPAA Security Rule at #ViVE2025 - Carter and Mari discussed the evolving Cyber Policy Outlook and what’s ahead for the HIPAA Security Rule. We appreciate Mari’s expertise and leadership in this space, critical discussions like these are driving the future of healthcare security forward. #CyberPolicy #HIPAA #HealthcareSecurity #RiskManagement #VIVE2025

At First Health, we fully support professional development programs that empower the next generation of healthcare IT leaders. That’s why we support CHIME's Boot Camps, which provide invaluable education and leadership development for those driving innovation in digital health. Whether you’re aspiring to become a CIO, CISO, or advance your clinical informatics leadership, CHIME’s 2025 Boot Camps offer the perfect opportunity to grow. These programs are shaping the future of healthcare IT, and we encourage our peers in the industry to invest in their growth. #LeadershipDevelopment #HealthcareIT #DigitalHealth #CHIME #ProfessionalGrowth #FirstHealthSupportsEducation

As we step into 2025, one thing is clear: reducing risks to cyber-physical systems (CPS) must be a top priority. That’s why First Health Advisory’s CEO, Carter Groome, MBA, CHISL, CDH-E, is excited to partner with Claroty for this timely webinar. Join Ty Greenhalgh, Healthcare Industry Principal, and Mari Savickis as they discuss key predictions and actionable strategies to help healthcare leaders get ahead of evolving cyber threats. The virtual event is scheduled for February 25th at 11am EST – register today to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/eZpnsjUM #Cybersecurity #Healthcare #CPSecurity #RiskManagement #CyberResilience

First Health’s Government & Digital Health Chief Strategy Officer Toby Gouker, PhD, CHISL, GSLC, CISM, CPEM highlights in #SCMedia how robust downtime procedures can safeguard healthcare organizations during cyberattacks. While downtime strategies are crucial, Toby emphasizes pairing them with proactive measures like AI-driven threat detection, zero-trust models, and employee training to strengthen overall resilience. Check out the full article for actionable insights: https://lnkd.in/eUtHnrrt #Cybersecurity #HealthcareSecurity #BusinessContinuity #FirstHealth

Congrats to Lisa Gallagher and all the 2025 Baldrige Excellence awardees. Pleased to see the well deserved Baldrige recognition of our cyber friends and colleagues including Ed Gaudet, Nitin Natarajan, Jessica Wilkerson, Chris DeRusha, and John Kindervag. Thank you for all you have done for the healthcare sector! #cyber #cybersecurity #patientsafety #healthcare #IoT #ransomware #medicaldevice #healthcarecybersecurity #CHIME #AEHIS #clinicalengineering #HTM #iomt #iotsecuirty #infosec #ot #networkvisibility #DigitalHealth #cybersafety #HIMSS #AHA #HISAC #cybersafetyispatientsafety?

We are thrilled to congratulate Lisa Gallagher, a valued member of First Health's Strategic Advisory Board, on receiving the prestigious Baldridge Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence in Cybersecurity! This award recognizes leaders who go above and beyond to support the Baldrige Foundation’s mission, sustaining its impact and promoting organizational and community success. Lisa’s dedication as National Security Advisor at CHIME exemplifies her outstanding commitment to advancing cybersecurity in healthcare and beyond. Thank you, Lisa, for your visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to making a positive impact on both the healthcare and cybersecurity communities. We are proud to have you on our team! #LeadershipExcellence #Cybersecurity #BaldrigeFoundation #HealthcareInnovation

We’re thrilled to announce that Carter Groome, MBA, CHISL, CDH-E, Trisha Alexander MBA, and Brad Marsh BSN, RN, CEN will be representing First Health Advisory at the HIMSS25 Event in Las Vegas from March 3rd - 6th This global conference is the ultimate platform to explore cutting-edge innovations in health information and technology, and we can’t wait to connect with the best and brightest minds in the industry. At First Health, we’re committed to advancing healthcare by ensuring our clients security and digital health needs are realized. HIMSS is the perfect opportunity to collaborate, share insights, and drive the future of health forward. Let’s connect! #HIMSS25 #HealthInnovation #FirstHealthTeam #HealthcareTransformation #HealthIT #HealthcareSecurity