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Healthcare Cybersecurity Is Difficult to Maintain, How a Security Operations Center Can Help

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Preston Duren, Vice President of Cybersecurity Operations at Fortified Health Security The need for adequate cybersecurity has never been higher for the nation’s hospitals and health systems. The decision to establish a SOC should not be based solely on the size of the organization.

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Security as the Standard: Utilizing the Cloud for Private Healthcare Data

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jim Cropper, Director of Sales at Brother International Healthcare technology development and modern security needs are continually evolving, calling for a shift toward digitization and interoperability to facilitate easier access to information, and more efficient and effective healthcare delivery.

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Healthcare Interoperability, Data, and Cloud – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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As the next phase in the evolution of interoperability, SDC allows for the secure and near real-time sharing of health data between devices at the point of care, regardless of the manufacturer. Traditionally, we think about interoperability as HIEs (health information exchanges), but in 2024 I expect to see new models emerge.

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Sanford Health's CIO talks virtual care, workforce challenges, modern data ecosystem

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We remain committed to creating a more seamless digital experience to meet our patients' needs and expectations and improve the health of our communities. Sanford Health is also focused on building a new pipeline of high-paying and rewarding, meaningful careers in healthcare cybersecurity.

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Embracing and Prioritizing Cloud-Based Care in Rural Communities

Healthcare IT Today

Rural healthcare administrators need a modern system to help them navigate the challenges they regularly encounter. However, they’ve inadvertently made systems that function but have not created systems to meet their organization’s needs. In refusing to act, they limit the benefits they will realize from technology.

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Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

The organizations investing in these resources will be rewarded with a competitive advantage as they will be able to respond at the speed of change – meeting customer needs in the moment. As we move into 2024, we can expect this confluence of factors to collide–opening the floodgates for the integration of AI into the healthcare ecosystem.

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Healthcare Workforce – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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Dot Havard, Head of Global Workforce at CPSI In the US, the healthcare workforce continues to experience staffing shortages and hiring concerns. Providers may need to get creative with their workforce and expand globally to meet demands. However, the workforce must be prepared for advanced technologies.

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