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Bonus Features – March 17, 2024 – 65% of nurses think AI will negatively impact healthcare, 14% of EHRs have known cybersecurity vulnerabilities, plus 24 more stories

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News CHIME provided some clarity on the Smart Hospital Maturity Model initiative , noting it’s meant to “complement and enhance” the existing Digital Health Most Wired Program. The organization also announced CHIME is joining the Federation for Informatics Professionals in Health and Care in the United Kingdom.

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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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