A significant data breach has rocked Concord Orthopaedics (COPA), affecting thousands of patients due to a compromised third-party vendor’s software used for patient registration and appointment check-ins. The breach initially came to light on November 21, 2024, when COPA discovered unauthorized a
The current state of patient satisfaction with NHS services is alarmingly low, with only 24% of the public satisfied with NHS services. This dissatisfaction is rooted in various factors, including overburdened healthcare staff and inefficient data management systems. These problems persist despite
In a notable incident impacting the healthcare sector, a data breach at Columbus Regional Health between May 19 and May 21 resulted in severe ramifications for around 132,800 individuals. The breach compromised sensitive personal information, including patient names, addresses, dates of birth,
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand has taken a significant step towards modernizing healthcare with the launch of the Shared Digital Health Records (SDHR) project. The initiative aims to consolidate and streamline access to patient health information for clinicians nationwide. With initial funding of
Co-working spaces are rapidly gaining popularity among healthcare startups, particularly those in the health technology and analytics sectors working with Indian hospitals. These startups find shared work environments appealing due to their cost-effectiveness, infrastructural support, and
The evolving landscape of electronic health records (EHR) within the federal government, particularly within the Veterans Administration (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD), is characterized by both significant advancements and substantial challenges. These systems are integral to modernizing
