“Bridging the Gap”: The Virtual Leadership Option That Can Benefit Rural Hospitals

Rural hospitals are dealing with outdated technology and growing security concerns, leading to tough decisions regarding investment in cybersecurity technology. To solve this, hospitals may use virtual Chief Information Officers (vCIO) and Chief Information Security Officers (vCISO) to provide strategic insight on managing security risks and IT needs. Outsourcing these roles can help increase tech resilience, ensure compliance, and offer cost-effective solutions. However, finding the right structure and managing potential conflicts of interests from managed service providers are key challenges.