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Hospital IT leaders talk lessons learned from a tough pandemic year

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Reporting to the CEO, instead of the CFO, changes the role of technology and the digital transformation of AGH." " Technology plays a big role in healthcare – in rural healthcare, technology can have an even bigger impact on an organization, he added.

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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. It leverages technology to provide convenient and accessible healthcare solutions.

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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. Originally announced August 15th, 2024

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4 reasons why the healthcare industry is vulnerable to cyber attacks

Digital Leaders HealthTech

For me the healthcare industry is a prime target for medical information theft as it lags behind other leading industries in securing vital data. It’s imperative that time and funding is invested now to protect healthcare technology and the confidentiality of patient information. The technologies that need securing.

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Will 2024 see a reboot of Google Glass-style headsets in Healthcare?

Lloyd Price

Corporate Development for Healthcare Technology companies in EMEA Healthcare Technology Thought Leadership from Nelson Advisors – Market Insights, Analysis & Predictions. This is a rapidly developing field, and it will be exciting to see how these technologies unfold in the coming years.

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Connected Medical Devices—the Next Target for Ransomware Attacks

Healthcare IT Today

How Threat Actors Can Leverage IoMT ECRI, an independent nonprofit recognized as an authority on healthcare technology and safety, ranked cyber attacks as the top health technology hazard in 2022. These types of vulnerable clinical systems also add another pathway for launching a ransomware attack on a hospital.

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Upcoming Healthcare Regulations and Their Impact on Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT Today

It is vital that new regulations support advancements in healthcare technology while also maintaining the highest standards of care. The movement towards healthcare consumerism and implementation of new legislation, such as the Hospital Price Transparency rule, has brought previously unavailable transparency into healthcare costs.