Censinet Advances Cybersecurity Program for Digital Health Innovators with Enhanced Support for Education, Advisory Services, Analytics, and Marketing
Post Summary
The program provides education, advisory services, analytics, and best practices to help digital health startups improve cybersecurity, reduce risks, and accelerate market readiness.
In partnership with KLAS Research, the designation recognizes vendors with robust IT security programs, helping healthcare organizations adopt innovative and secure solutions.
Cybersecurity protects patient care, data, and operations while ensuring digital health solutions meet the rigorous security standards required by healthcare providers.
Expanded support includes: • Cybersecurity advisory services and program maturity analytics. • Enhanced educational content and best practices. • Branding and marketing tools for the 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation.
Visit Censinet.com for more information on the Cybersecurity Program for Digital Health Innovators.
Company to Formally Recognize Cybersecurity Transparent Pioneers at HLTH 2021 Health Innovation Event in Boston
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – October 18, 2021 – Censinet, the leading provider of healthcare IT risk solutions, today announced the expansion of its Cybersecurity Program for Digital Health Innovators. This program now include formal recognition of “Cybersecurity Transparent” pioneers in partnership with KLAS Research, as well as new risk management and cybersecurity advisory services, program maturity analytics, enhancements to cybersecurity best practices, expanded educational content, and branding/marketing program elements for promotional use.
Over the past four years, Censinet has been working with leading healthcare accelerator programs and digital health innovators with an effective set of tools, strategic guidance, and best practices that significantly reduce risks to regulated data, care operations, and patient safety. Inaugural members of the program include MassChallenge HealthTech, Cedars-Sinai Accelerator, KidsX, and TechSpring.
“Together with KLAS Research, Censinet is committed to helping digital health innovators quickly understand their cybersecurity risk posture, identify and close gaps in overall information security program maturity, and continuously monitor and mitigate risks as they occur,” said Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet. “The new additions to our Cybersecurity Program for Digital Health Innovators and ‘Cybersecurity Transparent’ designation enable these entrepreneurs to quickly bring their innovations to market without introducing risk to patient care, data or operations."
The healthcare industry is adopting new digital health solutions at a record pace as delivery organizations look to improve quality of care, enhance the patient experience, expand patient safety initiatives, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. The pandemic has accelerated the demand for innovation both within healthcare delivery organizations and among those vendors who service them. However, the past 18 months have also shown the increasing vulnerability of all parties involved in patient care as data breaches and ransomware attacks have increased markedly, according to the recent Ponemon Institute study sponsored by Censinet. Full details of this report, The Impact of Ransomware on Healthcare During COVID-19 and Beyond.
“Cybersecurity posture is a critical element when evaluating vendors and should be viewed through the same lens as price, value proposition, and customer feedback. Cybersecurity Transparent is a rigorous process that ensures that healthcare solution providers have critical IT security programs demanded by providers, and accelerates the adoption of innovative and secure solutions via a highly efficient process,” said Adam Gale, President of KLAS. “Our partnership with Censinet has improved risk postures for both vendors and providers and is helping to drive a more secure healthcare ecosystem."
At the Censinet HLTH Booth K-514, Censinet and KLAS will recognize the following Cybersecurity Transparent vendors (those vendors exhibiting or attending HLTH will have the option to receive award materials during the event):
Agfa HealthCare – global.agfahealthcare.com
AGS Health – agshealth.com
Aquity Solutions – aquitysolutions.com
Arcadia.io – arcadia.io
Aunt Bertha – company.auntbertha.com
Azara Healthcare – azarahealthcare.com
Casenet – casenetllc.com
Cerner – cerner.com
ChartWise – chartwisemed.com
Ciox Health – cioxhealth.com
CipherHealth cipherhealth.com
CITI – citi-us.com
CSI Healthcare IT – csicompanies.com
CynergisTek – cynergistek.com
Divurgent – divurgent.com
emids – emids.com
Health Catalyst – healthcatalyst.com
Iatric Systems, Inc. – new.iatric.com
Innovaccer – innovaccer.com
Iodine Software – iodinesoftware.com
Milliman Insight medinsight.milliman.com
Pelitas – pelitas.com
PerfectServe – perfectserve.com
RevSpring – revspringinc.com
Sectra – medical.sectra.com
Triyam – triyam.com
Twistle – twistle.com
Unite Us – uniteus.com
Vital – vitalimages.com
“The goal of the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator is to support our cohort of digital health startups in bringing innovative solutions to improve and transform healthcare,” said James D. Laur, JD., Vice President, Intellectual Property at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. “The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator has partnered with Censinet to assist our cohort of entrepreneurs with education, best practices, cybersecurity risk assessments, and remediation recommendations at no cost to the startup.”
For more information on the Censinet Cybersecurity Program for Digital Health Innovators, please click here.
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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Contact:
Rob Ciampa
Censinet
(617) 286-6785
rciampa@censinet.com
Key Points:
What is the Censinet Cybersecurity Program for Digital Health Innovators?
- The Censinet Cybersecurity Program for Digital Health Innovators is designed to help digital health startups and healthcare solution providers improve their cybersecurity posture, reduce risks, and accelerate market adoption.
- It provides tools, education, and advisory support to ensure that digital health solutions meet the high security standards required by healthcare providers.
- The program now includes formal recognition of 'Cybersecurity Transparent' pioneers in partnership with KLAS Research to promote secure and innovative solutions.
What is the 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation?
- The 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation, developed by Censinet and KLAS Research, recognizes vendors with strong IT security programs that meet the rigorous standards demanded by healthcare providers.
- This designation:
- Helps vendors showcase their commitment to cybersecurity.
- Streamlines the procurement process for healthcare organizations.
- Builds trust between vendors and healthcare providers, encouraging adoption of secure solutions.
Why is cybersecurity critical for digital health innovators?
- Digital health startups are driving innovation in healthcare by improving patient care, enhancing the patient experience, and reducing costs.
- However, they face significant cybersecurity challenges, including:
- Data breaches: Protecting sensitive patient data (PHI and PII) is essential for compliance and trust.
- Ransomware attacks: Cyber threats can disrupt operations and jeopardize patient safety.
- Provider requirements: Healthcare organizations demand robust security measures from vendors to ensure safe integration into their systems.
- A strong cybersecurity posture is critical to protect patient care, secure operations, and meet provider expectations.
What new enhancements have been added to the Cybersecurity Program for Digital Health Innovators?
Censinet has expanded its program to include:
- Advisory Services: Provides expert guidance to help startups assess and improve their cybersecurity programs.
- Program Maturity Analytics: Enables innovators to measure and track the maturity of their cybersecurity posture.
- Educational Content: Offers resources and best practices to improve risk management knowledge.
- Branding and Marketing Tools: Includes promotional materials for the 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation, helping vendors showcase their strong security posture.
What role does KLAS Research play in this initiative?
- KLAS Research, a trusted name in healthcare IT, collaborates with Censinet to evaluate vendors and award the 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation.
- This partnership ensures:
- A rigorous and credible process for assessing vendor cybersecurity.
- Improved risk postures for vendors and healthcare providers.
- A more secure healthcare ecosystem through the adoption of innovative, secure solutions.
What organizations are part of the Censinet Cybersecurity Program for Digital Health Innovators?
- Leading healthcare accelerator programs and organizations involved in the program include:
- MassChallenge HealthTech
- Cedars-Sinai Accelerator
- KidsX
- TechSpring
What vendors have received the 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation?
Censinet and KLAS Research have recognized several vendors for their commitment to cybersecurity, including:
- Agfa HealthCare
- Cerner
- Health Catalyst
- Innovaccer
- PerfectServe
- RevSpring
- Unite Us, and many more.
(For the full list, visit Censinet.com.)
Why is the 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation valuable for vendors?
- It provides vendors with:
- Market Differentiation: Showcases their commitment to cybersecurity excellence.
- Faster Adoption: Accelerates the procurement process by building trust with healthcare providers.
- Credibility: Highlights their ability to meet rigorous security standards, as validated by Censinet and KLAS Research.
How can digital health innovators join the program or learn more?
- Visit Censinet.com to learn more about the Cybersecurity Program for Digital Health Innovators.
- Contact Censinet to receive detailed information about the program and how to achieve the 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation.
