The Rationalization of Resilience: Why Uptime is of Utmost Importance in Healthcare

The case for investing in highly resilient systems for patient care and access.

Healthcare providers face significant challenges in safeguarding patient data and ensuring the continuity of clinical operations, especially in an era where cyber threats like ransomware are increasingly prevalent. This session will focus on the importance of achieving near-100% uptime for systems that directly impact patient access to care.

With ransomware and other cyber threats putting critical infrastructure at risk, it is essential for healthcare organizations to adopt best practices in cybersecurity and business continuity planning. This includes ensuring that call centers, which serve as vital touch points for patients, and Electronic Health Records (EHR), which serve as the primary source of information for clinicians, remain operational even in the face of disruption. By investing in highly resilient systems and maintaining robust data security measures, healthcare providers can not only protect sensitive information but also uphold the quality and reliability of patient care.

Attendees will gain valuable insights on how to improve cybersecurity posture and ensure operational continuity, minimizing downtime and safeguarding patient trust.