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From Security to Regulation: Exploring the Hidden Challenges of the Digital Health Revolution

Healthcare IT Today

From patient health records to intricate molecular structures of potential drug compounds, the digital landscape of healthcare is ripe with sensitive information. According to one source , a staggering 30% of the world’s data volume is now being generated by the healthcare industry. By 2025, that figure is expected to reach 36%.

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Aiming for Health Equity

Healthcare IT Today

There is a clear increasing demand, particularly by younger people, to have regular access to their health data, and consequently inform and empower care decisions. billion in 2025. It is estimated 86.3% of the global population owns a smartphone, equivalent to 6.9 billion users, and expected to increase to 7.3