Cyber Safety Is Patient Safety – Greg Garcia’s 5-Year Rally Cry – Ep 517 

Strap in, folks—this isn’t your average cybersecurity snoozefest. We’re plugging into a conversation with Greg Garcia, the guy who’s been leading healthcare’s cyber crusade like it’s the season finale of a medical drama. From hospitals fending off ransomware to the chaotic ballet of patching ancient medical devices, it’s clear: in a world where tech keeps patients breathing, cyber safety is patient safety. And no, turning it off and on again won’t fix this one.

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Cyber Safety Is Patient Safety – Greg Garcia’s 5-Year Rally Cry – Ep 517

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Cyber Safety Is Patient Safety: Greg Garcia’s 5-Year Rally Cry

Greg Garcia, Executive Director for Cybersecurity, Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC)

1. What is the HSCC?
   
   • Overview of the council’s purpose and structure
   • Role of public-private collaboration (and what happens when the “public” side goes quiet)
2. Why “Cyber Safety is Patient Safety”
   
   • Greg’s signature message explained
   • How cybersecurity decisions impact clinical safety and patient trust

1. Inside the 5-Year Plan
   
   • What’s the vision for healthcare cybersecurity over the next 5 years?
   • Strategic focus areas and practical goals
   • How healthcare delivery orgs can align with the mission
2. What’s New from the HSCC
   
   • Recently released resources and guidance
   • Current working groups and hot topics

1. Call to Action for Healthcare Delivery Orgs
   
   • Why your voice matters
   • How to get involved (even if you’re not a cybersecurity expert)
   • No sales pitch, just impact
2. Greg’s Perspective
   
   • What keeps him in the fight
   • What gives him hope about the future of cybersecurity in healthcare

This episode proves that cyber safety isn’t just about protecting data—it’s about protecting people. Greg Garcia’s five-year rally cry has turned chaos into collaboration, reminding us that even the smallest clinics play a role in the big picture. So let’s raise a metaphorical firewall to Greg and the growing army of folks out to make “stable cybersecurity conditions” more than just a dream. The to-do list might be long (and let’s be honest, a little terrifying), but if Greg can herd hundreds of healthcare cats toward a five-year plan, there’s hope for us all. Because at the end of the day, cyber safety is patient safety.

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