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Session 42 | Don’t Let a Ransomware Close Your Doors - Risk, Response, and Insurance in Healthcare
Time: 10:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Type/Topic: Technology and Innovations
Session Summary
Cybersecurity in long term care is no longer just an IT concern; it is a critical business continuity and patient safety issue. This session provides a practical, real-world look at the growing threat of cyberattacks in healthcare, with a focus on ransomware and its operational, financial, and regulatory impact. Through a live panel discussion and real case studies, participants will walk step-by-step through how attacks unfold, from initial breach to recovery, and examine the true cost of an incident, including downtime, legal exposure, and reputational damage. Attendees will gain insight into the role of organizational culture, staff awareness, and leadership decision-making in preventing and responding to cyber events, as well as actionable strategies to strengthen preparedness and resilience.
Sponsored by exacare ai.
Presenters
Joshua Aaronson
COO & Co-Founder | Panda Technology
About the Presenter
Joshua Aaronson is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Panda Technology, where he leads operations, service delivery, and customer success for a fast-growing managed services and technology firm. With over a decade of experience in MSP leadership, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure, he specializes in designing scalable systems and secure environments that align with real business outcomes. Joshua has helped grow Panda from a startup into a trusted partner for organizations navigating modernization, compliance, and risk. He is known for blending technical depth with operational clarity, and for building high-performing teams around accountability, process, and people. His leadership is grounded in transparency, integrity, and a belief that technology should reduce anxiety, not create it. He brings a practical, systems-minded approach to growth and a clear focus on making security usable, not obstructive.
Michael Bouchet
Principal | Bouchet Consulting
Jennifer Mark
President & Commercial Risk Consultant | St. Johns Risk Partners
Luis Fidalgo
Technology Global Sourcing & Procurement | Dun & Bradstreet