Pandemic allows CIOs to move with new speed, but cyber threats lie in wait

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the US, health IT had to act quickly to implement new technologies and address cybersecurity concerns. CIOs and their teams learned to work at record speed to produce quality solutions. Jason Cherry, director of information systems technology services at Lexington Medical Center, emphasized the importance of agility and collaboration. Fernando Cortez, CIO at La Clínica de La Raza, highlighted the need for strong business associate agreements for telehealth vendors.