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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Is HIPAA Compliance Possible in Public Cloud Environments?

Strategic planning and thorough audits are key to keeping data safe in the public cloud, healthcare and security leaders say.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Russian hackers charged in 2017 malware attack against Pennsylvania health system: 4 details

Six Russian military officers have been charged in worldwide computer hacking incidents, including the June 2017 malware attack on Beaver, Pa.-based Heritage Valley Health System.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Physicians, nurses and support staff respond differently to data breach security policies: study

The different subcultures of physicians, nurses and support staff will influence whether employees violate information security policies, including locking the EHR workstation, according to Binghamton (N.Y.) University researchers.
Monday, September 21, 2020

Fewer than half of healthcare institutions met national cybersecurity standards last year

Only 44% of healthcare institutions met national cybersecurity standards in 2019, according to an annual report from consulting firm CynergisTek. That's a slight drop from 45% compliance in 2017 and 47% in 2018.
Friday, September 11, 2020

Targeted cyberattacks on telehealth vendors skyrocketed along with adoption, report finds

As telehealth usage surged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, so did targeted cyberattacks on telehealth providers, according to a new report from cybersecurity ratings firm SecurityScorecard and dark web research company DarkOwl.
Thursday, September 3, 2020

Breastfeeding's legacy may protect against diabetes

Breastfeeding secures delivery of sugar and fat for milk production by changing the insulin sensitivity of organs that supply or demand these nutrients, a new study led by UT Southwestern scientists suggests. The findings, published in this…
Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Is Amazon's Halo good or bad for healthcare? 5 observations

Amazon launched a health-tracking device, Halo, on Aug. 27, the company's first foray into the wearables market with EHR vendor Cerner.
Monday, August 17, 2020

Epic Systems announces epic shakeup for four departments

Just a day after backing off plans to starting bringing its employees back to the workplace, Epic Systems revealed Friday that it plans to consolidate four of its departments into one overarching division.
Friday, August 14, 2020

Healthcare Automation Matters More Than Ever During a Pandemic

When staffing and supplies are limited, software robotics and artificial intelligence can help to facilitate services, ensure safety and drive efficiencies.
Thursday, August 13, 2020

What Role Will Compliance Play in Interoperability?

New federal interoperability rules aim to make it easier for consumers to access their own health data, but they will also require organizations to adopt new technologies and data-sharing standards to meet the requirements.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020

3.1M records tied to medical software company Adit found exposed online

More than 3 million user records tied to a medical software company called Adit have been found exposed online and may have been stolen by malicious actors.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

The 5G revolution: How hospitals are tapping into wireless solutions to enhance patient care

As the next generation of internet speed races full force ahead, the healthcare industry must embrace 5G and the value it brings to wireless clinical applications — such as telehealth — that are transforming the way healthcare is delivered.…
Monday, August 3, 2020

Netwalker ransomware attacks are on the rise, FBI warns

The FBI issued a warning July 28 about increasing Netwalker ransomware attacks, specifically targeting U.S. and foreign health agencies, private companies and governments.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Healthcare data breach cost up to $7M per incident

Hospitals and clinics continued to rack up the highest average data breach costs in 2020 at $7.13 million, up 10 percent since last year, according to IBM Security's July 29 report.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Henry Ford Health System pilots no-touch digital health screening kiosks

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System launched a pilot of 10 digital health screening kiosks, which can capture and monitor vital signs without touching the individual, according to a July 20 Detroit Free Press report.
Monday, July 13, 2020

Allscripts to transition Sunrise EHR to Microsoft cloud

Allscripts on July 13 announced a five-year extension of its alliance with Microsoft, designating the tech giant as its new cloud provider.
Friday, June 26, 2020

Epic vs. Cerner vs. Meditech: 10 key comparisons

Epic, Cerner and Meditech have the largest market share of EHRs at hospitals across the nation.
Thursday, June 18, 2020

What is a National Patient Identifier and Why is It Important?

Patient matching has been a hot button issue for over two decades and the National Patient Identifier could be the final answer.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020

New York hospital to close maternity unit after 60 years

Massena (N.Y.) Hospital will close its maternity unit and its after-hours emergency surgery unit on July 12, according to TV station WWNY.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

$250B of all healthcare spend could be digitized, McKinsey estimates

Up to $250 billion in healthcare spending could be digitized, according to a new brief from consultancy McKinsey & Company. That's roughly 20% of all estimated Medicare, Medicaid and commercial outpatient, office and home health spending fo…