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How COVID-19 is impacting hospitals' IT purchasing decisions

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

HIT execs should perform IT-benchmark analysis on all tools to get a handle on what constitutes fair pricing for technology. The current crisis demonstrates the need for anticipating flexibility in new contracts, and future agreements should enable the ability to handle increases in the number of users or contracts.

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The Healthcare Cybersecurity Ecosystem: A System in Need of Comprehensive Care

Healthcare IT Today

The lapse didnt just hit hospitals; it disrupted insurers, pharmacies, providers, and patients nationwide. Consider the Change Healthcare breach of 2024, costing $3 billion (and rising) and exposing 190 million individuals data. This breach shows how far the ripples reach.

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Te Toka Tumai Auckland rolling out FHIR-ed-up PAS and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" The solution is also expected to have the ability to integrate with multiple data sources and enable automated data cleaning, analysis, and reporting. million ($900,000) in grant funding, aims to see a reduction in medication errors made for senior patients in hospitals. The CARe-MED study, which has received A$1.4

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Caresyntax Raises $180 Million Funding to Accelerate Growth and Adoption of Precision Surgery

Healthcare IT Today

With operations that span the US and EMEA, the company is experiencing record demand for its solutions from both private and public hospitals. Together, we’re driving the future of smarter and safer surgeries, making a meaningful impact on the world.” said Katrin Vatiska, Investment Partner at MTIP.

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Does DTC Digital Health have a future?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Digital health direct-to-consumer (DTC) refers to healthcare products and services delivered directly to consumers online, bypassing traditional intermediaries like doctors or hospitals. HealthTech M&A Newsletter from Nelson Advisors - HealthTech, Health IT, Digital Health Insights and Analysis. Subscribe Today!

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Reactions to the Ascension Healthcare Ransomware Attack and Suggestions for Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare IT Today

Some of the steps that healthcare organizations should be following to protect their data include: Stay informed by monitoring updates from reliable sources like Health Information Sharing & Analysis Center (HISAC) at [link]. Maintain personal health records for accessibility during system downtime.

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Secure Your Hospital’s Future: The Critical Need for Robust Telemedicine Security

Healthcare IT Today

Relying solely on your hospital’s own security reviews, customer references or a vendor’s history is insufficient and can increase risk while slowing the adoption of new innovations. The risk of security breaches through indirect access to other systems, like telemedicine solutions, can expose the entire health system.