Cybersecurity and Privacy

Recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have revolutionized many sectors, and healthcare is no exception where AI applications promise enhanced patient care, improved diagnostics, and streamlined administrative tasks. However, along with the significant benefits that AI integration offers in healthcare, there loom substantial

The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformation with the introduction of advanced AI solutions like Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot, an innovation poised to tackle prevalent issues such as clinician burnout and administrative overload. With its cutting-edge technology, Dragon Copilot is designed to enhance both patient and provider experiences b

As the healthcare sector increasingly integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations, the critical question arises: Are healthcare organizations prepared to tackle the cybersecurity challenges that come with it? The 2024 Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey Report by the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) offers a

The article "How limiting access to health data across the globe risks poorer customer outcomes – analysis" delves into the repercussions faced by health insurers and their clients due to restricted access to patient health data. This issue is pervasive worldwide, with stringent regulations impeding the efficiency of underwriting and c

In 2024, the healthcare sector emerged as the most targeted industry for data breaches, accounting for 23% of incidents managed by Kroll, a prominent financial and risk advisory firm. This significant increase from 18% in 2023 saw healthcare surpass the finance sector in the number of recorded breaches. This shift underscores the growing success

The Patient Satisfaction Survey (PSS) conducted by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) aimed to evaluate the quality of healthcare services provided to Palestine refugees. The survey focused on four fields of operation (FO): Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank (including East Jerusalem).