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Reactions to the Ascension Healthcare Ransomware Attack and Suggestions for Healthcare Organizations

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Health data should be protected by a similar assessment requirement for health plans and providers to receive federal funds. Department of Justice should step up enforcement of the False Claims Act against medical providers who accept Medicare and Medicaid payments but fail to implement a reasonable level of cybersecurity.

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Health IT – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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Ankit Gupta, Founder and CEO at Bicycle Health The opioid epidemic is the most acute and urgent public health crisis in America. Large organizations, including non-profit health systems, may strategically divest unprofitable assets to bolster margins. payers, health systems, etc.).

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Uses of AI in Healthcare – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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Navaneeth Nair, Chief Product Officer at Infinx Healthcare In 2024, healthcare providers will significantly increase their adoption of cloud-based solutions, integrating AI and automation technologies with their EMR systems. Enter academia.

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