Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Everything from handheld tablets, to surgical tools, to MRI machines connect to a facility’s network. In addition, because medical facilities are operating 24/7, healthcare IT/Cyber professionals need to collect this inventory information passively, in a way that doesn’t interfere with device operation or the delivery of patient care.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. For example, a report from Sophos found that 66% of healthcare organizations reported ransomware attacks last year, jumping from 34% in 2020.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. For the clinicians already experiencing symptoms of burnout, there is great promise for tools that support health and wellness through technology.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 17, 2023

There are new cybersecurity tools for protecting patient safety that every healthcare organization should know about. Pointing out that institutions usually underinvest in cybersecurity, Decker says that these two new assessment tools can help answer the question: “Does the investment lead to an outcome?”

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 5, 2024

As the healthcare industry continues to be a prime target for cybercriminals, it is exceedingly important for these organizations to go above and beyond to protect themselves (and the data of their patients) from similar situations.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Annual cybersecurity employee training is a good step towards practicing solid cybersecurity hygiene. Implementing ongoing cybersecurity best practice reminders and training tools can provide continuous learning opportunities.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 8, 2024

Those without skilled cybersecurity personnel to implement and maintain effective protections (including AI-based security tools to prioritize risk) across their device fleets will be more vulnerable. HDOs must therefore prioritize cybersecurity staffing, or face the consequences of leaving their teams shorthanded.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This type of tool is a better means to protect against phishing. Many organizations rely on MFA for administrators, but MFA for users is another key tool in protecting a network. Cybersecurity tools don’t have to be expensive to be effective. That goes beyond just simply conducting training.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Healthcare organizations should ensure that their security tech stack includes advanced tools and technologies for real-time network monitoring, threat detection, and rapid response, making the digital component robust yet agile. Centralization also allows for the automation of certain rote tasks.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

Another useful tool is CIBA and secure impersonation. There are several advantages to implementing this practice, the main one being that it gives greater assurance that users truly are who they claim to be from the beginning.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 31, 2023

We reached out to our incredibly talented Healthcare IT Today Community for these answers. The following is what they had to say on how to stay safe and can be used as a little check list for your healthcare cybersecurity efforts. Updating cybersecurity software regularly is essential against digital threats.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. Those who can transform their thinking to look at quality as an incredibly beneficial steering tool while embracing automation will be those who succeed.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. This can be addressed using reliable digital solutions with interpreter tools. In fact, we got so many that we had to narrow them down to just the best and most interesting.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. Integrating diverse systems–BD analytics, predictive tools, medical devices, patient portals, EMRs, and more–facilitates real-time information flow, for real time decision making.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 4, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. The impact tools like VR/AR can have on a field such as ASD/IDD care is immense and will be brought to the forefront in 2024.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 15, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. In fact, one of the industries most ripe for innovation with the help of AI in general is healthcare.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. The federally mandated 2023 electronic visit verification (EVV) rollout equipped providers with a useful tool to maximize time, efficiency and resources.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. With the shortage of healthcare professionals in the U.S., As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In the search for some of these answers to help ease your burden, we have reached out to our incredibly brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community for their insights on communication platforms. Doug Parent, CEO at RingRx Security and privacy considerations are paramount in healthcare IT communication platforms.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. For example, if there is bias inherent in tools being used for hiring, the EEOC will step in and change the requirements.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. Patty Riskind, CEO at Orbita Clients tell us, emphatically, that they need tools to relieve the administrative workload burdening staff. What does this look like in practice?

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. From diagnostics and personalized treatment plans to administrative tasks like billing and scheduling, AI-driven tools will streamline processes and improve patient outcomes.

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