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How Poor Connectivity Impacts Patient Outcomes

Healthcare IT Today

So, what can healthcare IT professionals do to ensure a better-connected experience for patients, staff, and visitors? Now, consider cutting-edge technology use cases that are still on the horizon. Compounding this situation is the nearly pervasive adoption of 5G technology, which is rapidly changing how we stay connected.

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Connected Medical Devices—the Next Target for Ransomware Attacks

Healthcare IT Today

Further, insecure medical devices were the top cybersecurity concern identified by healthcare IT security practitioners. 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.