The MedTech Monitor Podcast

Thinking about moving your EHR, imaging systems, or analytics to the cloud? In this episode, Will Evertsen walks you through: Migration models & benefits (public, private, hybrid) Top risks—from misconfigurations and shared-responsibility gaps to data residency and cost sprawl Secure migration guardrails—identity & access management, encryption & key control, network isolation, and inf...

Insider threats, ranging from malicious employees to well-meaning staff mistakes and compromised credentials, pose a significant risk to healthcare data. In this episode, we unpack: Types of Insider Threats: Malicious, negligent, and credential-based actors Prevention Tactics: Least‐privilege access, separation of duties, MFA, and endpoint hardening Detection & Monitoring: Behavior analytics,...

Telehealth isn’t just convenient—it’s a new attack surface for ePHI. In this episode, we'll walk through the end-to-end security controls every virtual care program needs: Choosing a fully HIPAA-compliant platform with end-to-end encryption and a solid BAA Strong patient authentication with identity proofing and multi-factor requirements Secure handling of session recordings, transcripts, and chat...

Medical devices are mission-critical, and too often under-protected. In this episode, we walk through a complete device-security playbook: Building an accurate inventory and risk score for every MRI, infusion pump, and bedside monitor Designing VLANs, firewalls, and zero-trust micro-segmentation to limit attacker movement Balancing OEM patch schedules with virtual patching to shield unpatchable le...

In this episode of The MedTech Monitor, we tackle the critical challenge of securing smartphones, tablets, and laptops in modern clinics. You’ll learn: BYOD vs. Hospital-Issued Devices: Pros and cons of each model and how to choose what’s right for your practice. MDM vs. EMM/UEM Essentials: Core features—device enrollment, configuration profiles, and unified endpoint management explained. Policy F...

This week, Will explores how AI is transforming family practice from diagnostic decision support to workflow automation. You’ll hear how tools like smart symptom checkers and portable image-analysis apps catch disease earlier, and how AI scribes and coding assistants can shave 20–30 percent off documentation time. We also address ethical and HIPAA considerations, including bias, data privacy, and...

In this week's episode, Will walks you through the anatomy of a ransomware strike and shares hands-on response steps every healthcare organization needs.  You'll learn: Attack Breakdown: How attackers gain entry via phishing, exposed remote access, or third-party compromise, then move laterally to deploy the ransom payload and steal data. Real-World Case Study: A community hospital’s month-long sh...

In our inaugural MedTech Monitor episode, Will covers in detail the HIPAA Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the changes that have been proposed to the Security Rule, and how to prepare. The changes are the most comprehensive overhaul to HIPAA since the HITECH Act and Omnibus Rule in 2013. HIPAA Security Rule NPRM Fact Sheet: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/hi...

In this inaugural trailer episode, host Will Evertsen, Founder & Principal Architect at Axeleos, introduces The MedTech Monitor Podcast, your new weekly briefing on the technologies reshaping healthcare. Contact Info: will@axeleos.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/willevertsen/   MedTech Minute Links: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/almost-a-million-patients-hit-by-frederick-health-data-b...