Healthcare Security Events Happening in the U.S. in 2020

Cyber security is a growing concern for healthcare entities in the US. The fear of threats has encouraged healthcare providers to connect and collaborate to protect themselves and the data of their patients from attackers. The following healthcare security events are some great opportunities for collaboration on the issue:

1. Clinical Data Disclosure and Transparency: January 22-24, Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, Coral Gables, Florida

   This event focuses on data disclosure, its rules, implications and data sharing techniques. It will consist of workshops, panel discussions and mini master classes related to data sharing. The event will be split into three tracks that will run concurrently including Clinical Disclosure & Anonymization, Plain Language Summaries and Dissemination Strategies, as well as Regulatory and Medical Writing.

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2. Archimedes Medical Device Security 101 Conference: January 27-28, New Orleans, Louisiana

   This conference will focus on the security of healthcare devices. It is a two-day event open to healthcare providers, device manufacturers and industry regulators. It is made up of a series of workshops and is an interactive platform which allows attendees to voice their concerns regarding the sector and gain advice from industry experts. Speakers will discuss very relevant issues including the effect of cybersecurity on doctor-patient relationships and security challenges that medical devices face. Attendees will also be able to ask experienced government officials questions regarding medical device security.

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3. HIMSS20: March 9-13, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

   This five-day event discusses various issues related to modern day healthcare. Attendees will be given the opportunity to learn about elevating the patient experience, maximizing technology in healthcare, data analytics and much more. Participants will also be able to use the many networking sessions to come together, collaborate on new ideas and meet new colleagues in the industry. The event will also include a variety of exhibit areas, with each one focusing on a specific aspect of HIMSS.

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4. 2020 State Healthcare IT Connect Summit: April 27-29, Hilton Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland

   This summit provides industry experts, from both the public and private sector, with a platform to share their ideas, tools and implementation methods of State Health IT Systems. The event consists of presentations, discussion panels, workshops, networking sessions and a vendor exhibition. The summit comprises 6 tracks, including Interoperability, Data Analytics & Population Health; Emerging Tech, Accelerating Innovation in Medicaid and much more.

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5. Big Data & Analytics in Healthcare Summit: May 7-8, San Francisco

   This two-day summit provides researchers with a platform to present new findings and opinions on big data in healthcare. The main aim is to identify how data and analytics can be maximized to create more efficient healthcare systems that improve patient experiences.

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6. Healthcare Security Summit: June 23, New York, New York

   The Healthcare Security Summit aims to explore some of the current challenges that the health sector is facing with regard to security. It is one of many events by Information Security Media Group (ISMG). Experienced senior level executives from reputable companies and government officials will advise attendees on trending issues in healthcare security through case studies, tech spotlights and presentations.

7. InfoSec Healthcare Connect: August 17-19, JW Marriott Marquis, Miami, Florida

   This interactive event is an invite-only forum open to top level executives of healthcare and cybersecurity organizations. It is, as the name suggests, an opportunity for attendees to connect, form lasting relationships, discuss common issues and reach viable solutions regarding healthcare security. Topics that will be discussed include the most common threats today such as ransomware and phishing.

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8. Expo.Health: September 29-October 1, Las Vegas, Nevada

   Expo.Health is open to security and privacy professionals interested in technology as a facilitator for healthcare. Attendees can gain new insights into the event's main themes including Security and Privacy; Analytics; Communication and Patient Engagement; IT DevOps; and Operational Alignment and Support. The three-day event is a great platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking.

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