Mgma Small Talk

In 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 WatchResources:HHS Voluntary Cybersecurity Program - visit hereOCR Security Risk Analysis Initiative - read hereConnect with Rana McSpadden on LinkedIn2025 M