As part of their ongoing efforts to help healthcare organizations prevent cyberattacks, the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released a new cybersecurity advisory (CSA) warning health IT leaders about a recent ransomware threat known as Zeppelin.
The threat is a Ransomware as a Service attack derived from the Delphi-based Vega malware family. From 2019 through at least June...
Nearly every industry was hit hard when the pandemic struck, but few faced the immediate need for remote access with the urgency of healthcare. With lives on the line, providers scrambled to establish reliable ways to connect with patients who depended on their continuous care.
In many ways, the endeavor for Seattle Children’s can be called a major success. Fortunately,...
The healthcare industry may soon be able to take a step back from the “telehealth cliff.” On July 27, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act of 2022 with a nearly unanimous vote, which would enable the extension of telehealth waivers through December 31, 2024.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Centers for Medicare &...
Ransomware is one of the most dangerous cyberthreats operating today. Many organizations are specifically targeted, either because criminals assume they can ask for a lot of money or because of a higher possibility for payment. Among those targeted groups, healthcare organizations are near the top of the list.
Companies such as Rubrik are pioneering defenses against ransomware. A combination of...
Physical security is a major concern for hospitals, as threats of violence put patients and providers at risk. A 2022 report from video surveillance company Pro-Vigil reveals that 28 percent of respondents experienced a general increase in physical security incidents in 2021, up from 20 percent in 2020. Additionally, about 27 percent anticipate such incidents to continue.
One major technology...
With the emergence of new technologies, healthcare organizations are faced with unique data integration challenges in an effort to maintain competitive advantage. Whether you are looking to create a simple HL7 integration with your EHR or exchange more complex data formats, most organizations will eventually find themselves at an inevitable crossroad. Do you build, buy or outsource your...
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What happens when clinical and IT teams collaborate closely on projects? These healthcare systems offer a glimpse into the synergistic solutions that are improving patient care.
In the first episode of the “Connected Care” series, clinical mobility and telehealth take center stage with the University of Miami Health System Pediatric Mobile Clinic. The clinic has served Florida’s Miami-Dade County since...
For LGBTQ patients, telehealth provides more than just convenience. It increases access to care for those who may be unable to access safe and affirming care locally. Many LGBTQ patients have faced discrimination or stigma in their healthcare experiences. Virtual care solutions can offer a lifeline to patients who may otherwise be unable to access the healthcare services they...
Healthcare organizations could benefit from technology innovations such as an “easy button” in their clinical workflows, real-time data insights, automated documentation, touchless technology for patient care and flexible spaces to accommodate changing needs. These aren’t future healthcare solutions, but the five goals of Patient Room ‘Next’ — a strategy for providing tech-enabled, high-quality care to patients, regardless of where...
Over the past two years, shortages and logistical issues have plagued the healthcare supply chain. With critical equipment and medical devices in short supply, providers and governments have revamped their procurement processes. Some have succeeded, as Cleveland Clinic did, by tracking items using radio-frequency identification technology.
Wherever loss prevention is paramount, such strategies have prevented orders from slipping through the...
