Why Cybersecurity Isn’t Just an IT Issue — It’s a Patient Safety Issue

To kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re launching a four-part video series featuring weekly insights from our own Lance Reid.

 In Video #1, Lance highlights an often-overlooked truth: cyber breaches don’t just compromise data — they disrupt care. When attackers encrypt critical systems, healthcare teams suddenly lose access to the tools they depend on. EHR platforms go dark. Patient records become inaccessible. Scheduling stops. Referrals and pharmacy orders stall. And when systems go down, patients don’t get the care they need when they need it.

 Watch Video #1: Why Cybersecurity Is a Patient Safety Issue