The escalating financial pressures on hospitals and health systems have become a major concern as the costs of delivering care have surged significantly, particularly in recent years. Despite their unwavering commitment to providing care, regardless of a patient's ability to pay, hospitals
In an era where cyber threats are ever-evolving and becoming more sophisticated, the healthcare sector remains an attractive target for cybercriminals due to the sensitive nature of the data it handles. The recent data breach affecting The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center, P.A. (PMRC)
Nursing informatics is a dynamic field merging nursing science, analytics, and information science to enhance patient-centered care and outcomes through effective data management and sharing. As healthcare continues to evolve, the role of nursing informaticists becomes increasingly vital. This
Optimizely, a renowned digital experience platform (DXP) provider, has recently announced that its PaaS & SaaS CMS and Web & Feature Experimentation products are now HIPAA-enabled. This development is a significant milestone for the company, allowing it to act as a Business Associate for
The ever-growing importance of cybersecurity in healthcare cannot be overstated, given the rapid integration of technology in medical services and patient care. To tackle this pressing issue, the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) has launched a comprehensive 5-year
With cyber threats in the healthcare sector increasing at an alarming rate, Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner have introduced a pioneering bill aimed at establishing robust cybersecurity standards across the U.S. healthcare industry. The new legislation, known as the Health Infrastructure Security
