From Bedpans to Passwords: New York Hospitals Gear Up for a Cyber Makeover

New York’s hospitals are gearing up for a cyber makeover, with new hospital cybersecurity regulations on the horizon. Multi-factor authentication may soon be as common as stethoscopes. So, brace yourself for the future where ‘I forgot my password’ might become the new ‘Can I have more pain meds?’

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Hey there, New York! Your hospitals are about to get a cyber makeover. Yes, you heard it right, cyber makeover. Because nothing says '21st century' like adding multi-factor authentication to the hospital experience. And who knows, maybe the hospital gown of the future will include pockets for your authentication devices. "Nurse, I can't remember my password" may become the new "Nurse, I need more pain meds."

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