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41. The Global Pandemic Has Brought An Increase In External Threats. Still, The Insider Must Not Be Overlooked 10/20/2020

    For some time, healthcare records and related data have included a wealth of information about a person – and that data, if not properly secured, can be sold on the Dark Web to enrich malicious adversaries. In fact, patient health information often fetches as much as $1,000 per record. When compared to other, more common personally identifiable information, like credit card data, which sells for between $12 - $20 per record, or email addresses, which often get sold in blocks of 1,000 for less than $100, you begin to understand why the healthcare industry increasingly finds itself a preferred target for cybercriminals: over the past decade, healthcare saw more than 2,100 data breaches.

42. Securing 3 Key IoT Areas As A Pandemic Continues 10/16/2020

    Medical IoT devices have become essential for the healthcare industry to carry out many of its day-to-day responsibilities. From helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 throughout this year to assisting ambulances, this industry relies heavily on technology to get the job done. Unfortunately, connecting IoT or IoMT devices to an IT network expands the attack surface, and many hospitals are still running on older network systems. This adds new entry points for hackers to target.

43. Why Healthcare Facilities Should Consider Managed IT Services 10/13/2020

    Every day, organizations across the world continue to achieve technological advancements and breakthroughs. Although these developments are not specific to any one industry, we tend to see this occur most often in healthcare.

44. HIPAA, If Implemented As Intended, Can Improve Healthcare Interoperability 10/13/2020

    Spending a career in health IT means I have heard many interpretations – both right and wrong – of the often-cited patient privacy law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA. Unfortunately, those who have not studied these highly complex rules are very likely to misinterpret it. This is not surprising, as a law degree and time on the bench is likely needed to make sense of the complicated legalese in the 115-page document.

45. Shortage Of Primary Care Providers And Access To Care Driving Nurse Practitioner Scope Of Practice Changes 10/13/2020

    There is a shortage of primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) in the U.S. In California, the shortage has been troublesome, especially in rural areas. The government recommends 60-80 primary care providers per 100,000 population; in California, the number is down to 50 in urban areas and even lower in rural areas. In addition, 2.5 million Californians who previously were uninsured, have gained insurance through the Affordable Care Act and are now eligible for coverage.

46. Staying One Step Ahead Of COVID-19 With A Data-Driven Response 10/8/2020

    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage in the United States and around the world, healthcare organizations are under stress from all directions. From managing huge numbers of seriously ill patients and protecting staff members from harm to coping with the financial fallout of pausing elective care, healthcare providers are being pushed to their limit.

47. Sharing Ontologies Globally To Speed Science And Healthcare Solutions 10/7/2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic is a clear example of how medical practitioners require swift access to enormous amounts of diverse information to efficaciously treat patients. They must synthesize individual data (vital signs, clinical history, demographics, and more) with rapidly evolving knowledge about COVID-19 and make decisions relevant to the conditions from which specific patients suffer.

48. Healthcare 2.0 And The Power Of The Cloud 10/7/2020

    Current events, rapid market changes, and intensified scrutiny on healthcare systems and patient care have created an urgent need to accelerate industry transformation. 

49. Addressing America's Looming Healthcare Gap Crisis During COVID-19 10/5/2020

    While putting off care during the initial onset of the coronavirus made sense, continuing to do so will affect long-term outcomes. Here’s how providers can get patients back on track.

50. Beating COVID-19 By Shifting From Reactive To Pro-Active Care 10/5/2020

    The COVID-19 virus is ravaging the planet at a scale not seen since the infamous Spanish Flu of the early 1900s, inflicting immense devastation as the U.S. loses more than 200,000 lives and counting. According to CDC statistics, 94 percent of patient mortalities associated with COVID-19 were simultaneously suffering from preexisting conditions, leaving a mere 6 percent of victims with COVID-19 as their sole cause of death. However, while immediate prospects for a mass vaccine might not be until 2021, there is some hope.