Censinet Selected by the American Hospital Association as the Preferred Cybersecurity Provider for Cyber Firm Risk Management and Information Governance
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Censinet has been selected as an AHA Preferred Cybersecurity Provider for Cyber Firm Risk Management, Information Governance, Cyber Risk Assessments, Privacy, and HIPAA Compliance.
Censinet was selected for its healthcare-specific risk management platform, Censinet RiskOps, which enhances patient safety, mitigates cyber risks, and supports healthcare organizations with efficient and effective cybersecurity solutions.
AHA members gain access to Censinet RiskOps at pre-negotiated discounts, helping nearly 5,000 hospitals and 43,000 individual members improve cybersecurity strategies while addressing the industry's talent shortage.
Cyberattacks, including ransomware, have surged in healthcare, disrupting patient care and risking patient safety. The AHA's Preferred Cybersecurity Provider Program addresses these urgent threats by connecting members with trusted solutions like Censinet.
Censinet Also Selected for Cyber Risk Assessments, Privacy, and HIPAA Compliance
Boston, MA – March 2, 2022 – Censinet, a leading provider of risk management solutions for healthcare, today announced its selection by the American Hospital Association (AHA) as an AHA Preferred Cybersecurity Provider for two critical risk management categories in healthcare: Cyber Firm Risk Management and Information Governance; and Cyber Risk Assessments, Privacy, and HIPAA Compliance. Following a strict evaluation and due diligence process, the AHA selected Censinet RiskOps as an excellent solution for both service categories to help hospitals and health systems as they develop and implement their cyber security strategies.
As a Preferred Cybersecurity Provider, Censinet’s flagship risk management solution, Censinet RiskOpsTM, is offered at an attractive pre-negotiated discount to the AHA membership of nearly 5,000 hospitals, healthcare systems, networks, other providers of care, and 43,000 individuals.
In healthcare, cyber risk is a patient safety risk. Censinet RiskOps is the first and only risk management platform purpose-built for healthcare and designed to reduce risks to patient data, patient safety, and patient care. Implemented at several of the top health systems globally, Censinet RiskOps covers more healthcare-specific risk workflows and requirements than any other solution available today. These workflows enable risk management of global clinical and business-critical vendors, third-party software, hardware, professional services, medical devices, research conducted by institutional review boards (IRB), general suppliers, consumer health mobile applications, affiliated practices, internally-developed software applications, as well as enterprise risk, governance, and compliance programs.
“AHA members will benefit from the unmatched performance and effectiveness of Censinet RiskOps,” stated Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet. “It will help mitigate the cybersecurity talent shortage. Our solution sets the bar for overall system productivity and efficiency, enabling CIOs and CISOs to expand their risk coverage significantly and visibility with fewer resources. On behalf of the more than 28,000 healthcare providers, vendors, and products that Censinet serves today, we are honored to have been selected as an AHA Preferred Cybersecurity Provider.”
“Over the past two years, the healthcare industry has suffered more cyber attacks impacting patient care than ever before,” said John Riggi, national advisor for cybersecurity and risk at the AHA. “Based on reputation, customer satisfaction, and healthcare leadership, we selected Censinet for specific services because they met the extremely high standards we set for our Preferred Cybersecurity Providers - we welcome Censinet to the AHA Preferred Cybersecurity Provider program.”
The AHA created the Preferred Cybersecurity Provider (APCP) Program in early 2021 to meet the urgent cybersecurity needs of its members. With a continued increase in the number of breaches reported by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil rights (HHS OCR) and surge in ransomware attacks on health care delivery organizations, risks to care delivery and patient safety are at an all-time high. The APCP Program assists AHA members by directing them to firms such as Censinet that provide exceptional value in terms of both pricing and the quality and effectiveness of cybersecurity services.
For more information, please visit censinet.com/apcp.
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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Key Points:
What is Censinet, and why is it significant in healthcare cybersecurity?
- Censinet is a leading provider of risk management solutions specifically designed for the healthcare industry.
- Its flagship platform, Censinet RiskOps, is purpose-built to address healthcare-specific risks, including patient data protection, patient safety, and care delivery.
- Censinet has been selected as the American Hospital Association's (AHA) Preferred Cybersecurity Provider, highlighting its reputation and effectiveness in mitigating cyber risks for healthcare organizations.
- Learn more about Censinet RiskOps on their official website.
What services does Censinet provide as an AHA Preferred Cybersecurity Provider?
- Censinet offers solutions in two critical areas:
- Cyber Firm Risk Management and Information Governance
- Cyber Risk Assessments, Privacy, and HIPAA Compliance
- These services help healthcare organizations strengthen their cybersecurity strategies while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- AHA members benefit from pre-negotiated discounts on these services, making them accessible to nearly 5,000 hospitals and 43,000 individuals.
Why did the AHA select Censinet as a Preferred Cybersecurity Provider?
- The AHA conducted a rigorous evaluation and due diligence process before selecting Censinet.
- Censinet was chosen for its:
- Healthcare-specific focus: Censinet RiskOps is tailored to meet the unique needs of healthcare organizations.
- Proven effectiveness: The platform is implemented at top health systems globally, demonstrating its ability to reduce risks and improve patient safety.
- Support for resource-strapped organizations: Censinet helps mitigate the cybersecurity talent shortage by enabling CIOs and CISOs to expand risk coverage with fewer resources.
What challenges in healthcare cybersecurity does Censinet address?
- The healthcare industry faces increasing cyber threats, including ransomware attacks and data breaches, which can disrupt patient care and compromise safety.
- Censinet RiskOps addresses these challenges by:
- Streamlining risk management workflows for vendors, medical devices, software, and more.
- Enhancing visibility and efficiency for healthcare organizations with limited cybersecurity resources.
- Reducing risks to patient data and care delivery, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
How does Censinet RiskOps improve cybersecurity for healthcare organizations?
- Censinet RiskOps is the first and only risk management platform purpose-built for healthcare.
- Key features include:
- Comprehensive risk workflows for managing clinical and business-critical vendors, medical devices, and software.
- Support for enterprise risk, governance, and compliance programs.
- Scalability: The platform supports over 28,000 healthcare providers, vendors, and products globally.
- Learn more about how Censinet RiskOps works here.
What is the AHA Preferred Cybersecurity Provider Program?
- The AHA launched the Preferred Cybersecurity Provider (APCP) Program in 2021 to address the urgent cybersecurity needs of its members.
- The program connects healthcare organizations with trusted cybersecurity providers like Censinet, ensuring high-quality services at competitive prices.
- The APCP Program is a response to the surge in cyberattacks on healthcare organizations, which have reached an all-time high in recent years.
