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

Healthcare IT Today

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. According to Sophos’ recent State of Ransomware report, 67% of healthcare organizations surveyed globally were hit by ransomware in 2023.

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How Healthcare Can Embrace the Cloud Without Jeopardizing Data

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But as the need for cloud collaboration continues to rise and cloud environments become more sophisticated, healthcare organizations are trending toward greater trust. The healthcare sector is also up against workforce shortages across the board, exacerbated by the burnout, stress, and high demands of the pandemic.

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Bonus Features – August 7, 2022 – Patients like digital health but have security concerns, healthcare leaders optimistic “seamless” care is coming, and more

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These figures reflect a larger trend, as 70% of respondents said they worry about their security when using digital services of any type (including healthcare apps).

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Patients – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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Florian Otto, CEO and Co-founder at Cedar Healthcare Affordability: Healthcare affordability will always be a problem, and it remains to be seen if 2024 will be better or worse than 2023. Patient Loyalty: We recently surveyed 1,200 healthcare consumers and found that the billing experience is a key driver of patient loyalty.

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Healthcare Generative AI and Data – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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Cambron Carter, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Pearl This year, more practitioners made use of AI to assist their daily diagnostic activities and to discover deeper trends within their patient populations. More patients have been exposed to AI than ever before, as well.

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Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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The evolution of AI from narrow applications to broader, more advanced uses will be a key trend, as well as the increasing acceptance of AI as a vital tool in clinical settings. It’s crucial for healthcare organizations to stay at the forefront of these technological advancements to provide the best care for patients and consumers.

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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. A new generation of nurses, and a new generation of nursing are here.

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