MGMA Insights: Protecting Your Medical Practice in the Digital Age
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Insights Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Rana McSpadden, a medical practice consultant from SVMIC, to dive deep into the critical world of cybersecurity for healthcare organizations. With rising threats and sophisticated hacking techniques, this episode provides medical practice leaders with essential strategies to protect their patient data, maintain operational continuity, and build a culture of digital security. McSpadden will speak more on this topic during the upcoming 2025 MGMA Leaders Conference.
Key Takeaways:
- [06:08] - Cybersecurity as a Whole-Organization Responsibility
- [07:30] - Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Medical Practices
- [16:45] - HIPAA and Cybersecurity Compliance
- [18:40] - Practical Protection Strategies
- [20:41] - Insurance and Financial Preparedness
- [21:35] - Emerging Cybersecurity Trends to Watch
Resources:
- HHS Voluntary Cybersecurity Program - visit here
- OCR Security Risk Analysis Initiative - read here
- Connect with Rana McSpadden on LinkedIn
- 2025 MGMA Leaders Conference - register here
Additional Resources:
Email us at dwilliams@mgma.com if you would like to appear on an episode. If you have a question about your practice that you would like us to answer, send an email to advisor@mgma.com. Don't forget to subscribe to our network wherever you get your podcasts.
