Connected medical devices create unique cybersecurity challenges

Recovery, downtime and disruption from IT outages cost some independent and senior care providers "tens of thousands of dollars per minute," lower staff morale and pose patient safety concerns, says healthcare IT security expert Danielle Morrison.

Robert Herjavec, entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" star, says that as cyberthreats accelerate, he remains optimistic that AI-powered security tools can help organizations detect and block intrusions as quickly as they're launched.

HIMSS editors discuss hot topics explored during the first day of HIMSS26, including measuring the ROI of AI tools, scaling AI across organizations and how AI is being used both for cybersecurity and by threat actors.