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

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Healthcare has made significant strides in better protecting the industry, in part because hospital executives increasingly see cybersecurity as a core component of patient care. Bill Murphy, Director of Security & Compliance at LeanTaaS One of the key vulnerabilities in healthcare systems is the human factor.

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Healthcare Workforce – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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A whopping 100% of respondents in Experian Health’s latest survey said staffing shortages impacted their organizations and 70% of those who said payer reimbursements are the most impacted by the staff shortages say it led to higher denial rates. million nurses in the U.S.) Though these stats reflect the U.S.

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Uses of AI in Healthcare – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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We’re already seeing an increase in AI solutions: According to a 2023 Healthcare IT Leaders survey, more than one-third of organizations have at least partly implemented AI solutions, and another 25% have started AI pilots. AI has the power to relieve one of the top contributors to burnout: administrative work.

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