Description: This is a panel discussion on the effects and lessons learned from a cyber-attack. The panelists answered the following questions:

• How widespread was the attack?
• Were you able to contain the situation quickly? Any lasting effects?
• How did you contain the situation?
• What steps could have been taken to keep information encrypted?
• Did your organization have a contingency plan in place for an event like this?
• Any changes in your contingency plan after living/experiencing a ransomware attack?
• What were the most critical areas affected?  How did you tackle that?
• Those involved held accountable?
• Was there legal reporting required?
• What did you learn?
• Any expert advice you want to share with others if this happens again?

Webinar Date: This was presented as part of IHIMA’s 2025 Virtual Winter Conference – February 2025

Duration: 1 hour 

Speakers:

Andrew Gault, CPC, Hospital Coding Manager at Eskenazi Health

Nicole Harper, PhD, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Services and Chief Financial Officer at Eskenazi Health

Terri Leap, MBA, BSN, RN, CDI Manager at Eskenazi Health

Jamey McGowen, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CDIO, Coding/CDI Director at Eskenazi Health

Stephanie Rapp-Marvin, RN at Eskenazi Health

Click HERE to register for this webinar!

Cost: $25 Members/ $35 Non-Members

1 AHIMA CEU*

Domain VIII: Evolving Topics/Other HIIM Relevant Topics

*Relevant AHIMA CEUs are also accepted by the AAPC and ACDIS. Check eligibility on their website.