article thumbnail

Healthcare Information In-Security Is the New Normal

Health Populi

One of the tipping points called out in this document is the WannaCry ransomware outbreak from May 2017, which occurred due to one protocol embedded in “dozens of unique medical technologies,” the document describes. The link will take you to the Request, and input will be accepted until 31 May 2018.

article thumbnail

Is Your Telehealth Strategy Aligned To The “New Normal”?

Electronic Health Reporter

By Dhaval Shah, senior vice president of medical technology, and Neha Vora, healthcare consultant of medical technology, CitiusTech In the current COVID-19 disrupted world, telehealth has seen unprecedented growth in adoption, as it minimizes the […]. Illegal copying is prohibited.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Are Robots Coming to Healthcare? Consumers Say Not-So-Fast

Health Populi

As the early adopters of retail clinics, telemedicine visits, and food subscriptions have shared their experiences with others, these services have reached tipping point-mainstream status in the health/care landscape. I point this out in my book, HealthConsuming: From Health Consumer to Health Citizen.

article thumbnail

Closing the Digital Health Gap Between Consumers and Physicians

Health Populi

And worries about medical error rates and privacy are also justifiable reasons for doctors to slow their adoption of (some) digital and virtual care platforms. We have reached a tipping point now that Medicare begins to pay for some virtual care services.

article thumbnail

Telehealth and COVID-19 in the U.S.: A Conversation with Ann Mond Johnson, ATA CEO

Health Populi

In other words, the elusive “tipping point” is finally here. Telehealth is helping to improve access to care, speed diagnosis and treatment, and limit the risk of person-to-person spread of the virus. In fact, today, we’re seeing telehealth reimagine care in a more profound and meaningful way than we’ve seen historically.

article thumbnail

Can COVID Cause High Blood Pressure? Get Answers

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

High blood pressure can be managed with a combination of lifestyle changes and medication. Here are some tips for managing high blood pressure: Follow a healthy diet: A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products can help reduce blood pressure.

article thumbnail

How to Save Your Medical Imaging Equipment from Cybercriminal hacking

KB Dental Consulting

Several tips to protect the medical equipment from hackers. Knowing the product : All medical technicians should take a close look and investigate their medical equipment before deciding to put them to use. Medical technology is in constant and rapid progress and with the new innovations comes new risks and threats.