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Five Things Hospitals Should Look For In IT Consulting Firm Partners

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. IT outsourcing by hospitals has been booming the last couple of months, due in part to the pandemic. Effective outsourcing enables hospital IT staff to […]. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Kevin Torf, co-founder and managing partner, T2 Tech Group.

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

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Andrew Mahler, JD, CIPP/US, AIGP, CHC, CHPC, CHRC , Vice President of Privacy, Compliance Services at Clearwater When the healthcare information ecosystem operates as it should, it mirrors a healthy circulatory system. This breach shows how far the ripples reach.

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Bonus Features – May 26, 2024 – Only 43% of hospitals routinely exchange data, about 70% of organizations want to change archiving vendors, plus 24 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Only 43% of hospitals routinely engage in interoperable data exchange , according to the latest ONC data brief. Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features.

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Digital Transformation: How AI Could Spell a New Era of ‘Smart Care’

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Faramarz Farhoodi, Founder and CEO at AI Nexus Healthcare. Transforming healthcare does not just have to happen in the hospital — it’s about what happens long before a hospital visit is required. The term digital transformation can be interpreted in many different ways.

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Automation In Rural Health: It Should No Longer Be An Afterthought

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Baha Zeidan, CEO at Azalea Health. Deploying advanced technologies is often an afterthought, especially for rural hospitals struggling to retain talent and navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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5 Ways to Close the Cloud Security Gaps in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by TJ Houske, Senior Vice President of Technology, Operations, and Engineering at OTAVA Ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations doubled in the last five years, according to a new study by JAMA Health Forum. The most common victims have been health clinics.

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Lessons From a Ransomware Attack: The Importance of Partnership & Collaboration

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by John Gaede, Director of Information Systems at Sky Lakes Medical Center. Now imagine that business is a hospital. Imagine a rural business is the victim of a cyberattack. A nefarious person or group convinces an unsuspecting employee to open an email promising a bonus.