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Why HHS’ Cybersecurity Concept Paper Falls Short for Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Chris Bowen, Founder and CISO at ClearDATA The recent Cybersecurity concept paper from HHS, while a gesture towards progress, falls critically short of what’s imperative in today’s climate. This isn’t just about data; it’s about lives. The time for half-measures is over.

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Bonus Features – August 20, 2023 – Healthcare orgs only use 57% of their data to drive decision-making, digital health is well represented on the Inc. 5000 list, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare organizations are only using 57% of their data to drive decision-making , according to a survey from Arcadia. Azalea Health and Particle Health are partnering to improve data exchange and communication among rural health providers. AVIA added RUSH, MUSC Health, and United Regional Health Care System to its network.

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Navigating Cyber Threats: Cost-Effective Cybersecurity for Healthtech

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Justin Kozak, Life Sciences Specialist at Founder Shield In an era where digital innovation drives healthcare forward, healthtech companies are at the forefront of a double-edged sword. The sector’s unique vulnerabilities stem from the highly sensitive nature of health data.

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Cautionary Views of Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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The use of public generative AI (GenAI) will take longer to enter the space due to the risk of leaked intellectual property, which is critical in life sciences, however, as private GPT becomes possible use of GPT will increase. As these trends increase, there will be an expansion of investment in predictive and preventative analytics.

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Driving Innovation in Healthcare: How an Ecosystem Approach to IoMT has the Potential to Transform Patient Care and Cost Management

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The following is a guest article by Zack Tisch, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Life Sciences at Pivot Point Consulting Medical devices have long existed and added value at points in the healthcare experience. However, it is usually piecemealed.

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Healthcare AI Regulations and Ethics – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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The lack of quality standards for health and social data collection – and then its subsequent application – limits how healthcare technology can prioritize and elevate the needs of older adults. Representation through data is the key to practically enabling health equity.

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Fortifying Healthcare Against Critical Cybersecurity Threats: A Three-Pronged Approach

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ferdinand Hamada, Managing Director of Healthcare at MorganFranklin Consulting The healthcare sector has faced an unprecedented surge of serious cybersecurity threats in recent months. IAM not only protects against external threats but also reduces internal risks.