As the healthcare sector increasingly becomes a prime target for cyberattacks, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more urgent. Recently, Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act, a bill poised to establish
In the run-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, healthcare reform is poised to be one of the most consequential yet under-discussed issues on the national stage. While hot-button topics like abortion and reproductive rights often capture the headlines, other critical aspects of healthcare
The Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has responded to the proposed Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability rule (HTI-2). Published on August 5 by the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy
In a groundbreaking move to usher in an era of digital healthcare transformation, CareClinics, a leading primary care clinic network in Malaysia, has partnered with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). This strategic collaboration marks a significant step toward
In the mountainous landscape of Tajikistan, a transformative journey in healthcare has steadily gained momentum, fundamentally altering the nation's health outcomes and laying the foundation for Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This monumental shift centers around the adoption of a Primary
Since taking office, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has faced significant barriers in his quest to transform the country's health care system. This challenge is emblematic of broader attempts to reform governance across several key policy areas, including pensions, utilities, and e
The recent initiative by NHS England marks a significant shift in the strategy for digital transformation across NHS trusts. The focus has shifted from enhancing the most digitally advanced trusts to uplifting those with lower digital maturity. This initiative aims to elevate these trusts to at
Chase Farm Hospital has reached a significant milestone in the healthcare sector by attaining the highest level of digital maturity, being awarded the EMRAM Stage 7 rating from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). This prestigious rating is a testament to the
The recent recognition of Sunderland Royal Hospital with the prestigious HIMSS Level 7 status marks a significant milestone in its journey toward digital healthcare transformation. This achievement, bestowed by the Healthcare Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS), underscores the
In October 2020, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) reached an impressive milestone by achieving HIMSS Stage 7, the highest level in the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) as certified by HIMSS Analytics. This prestigious recognition signifies CUH's
