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The field of AI is rapidly transforming healthcare, offering new opportunities to enhance diagnostic accuracy, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes. According to the KLAS report, “Imaging AI 2024: Multiple Solutions Gaining Traction in a Crowded Market,” the adoption of imaging AI has accelerated significantly over the past five years. More than 50% of surveyed organizations […]
Children’s Nebraska is innovating. That much was made clear when the organization recently won a Synergy Award from CHIME and KLAS, “for achieving the highest levels of excellence in EHR user experience and digital health innovation.” To learn more about the keys to Children’s success, healthsystemCIO Editor-in-Chief Anthony Guerra caught up with Ryan Cameron, VP […]
Homograph attacks represent a sophisticated form of phishing that poses a critical threat to healthcare systems. By exploiting visual similarities between Latin and non-Latin characters, such as those in the Cyrillic script, cybercriminals create malicious domains that mimic trusted websites. According to the report issued by the HHS Office of Information Security and the Health […]
In the evolving healthcare landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a cornerstone strategy for health systems seeking operational efficiencies and expanded care delivery. However, the convergence of multiple organizations introduces a unique set of cybersecurity challenges. Greg Sieg, CISO for the University of Michigan Regional Health Network, provides valuable insights into managing cybersecurity during […]
With cyber incidents a question of if, not when; fast detection and a smooth, coherent response are critical to minimizing the impact on patient care, according to panelists who participated in a recent healthsystemCIO Webinar, “Examining Cyber’s Role in the Development of Business Continuity Plans that Strengthen Operational Resilience.” The panel included Julian Mihai, CISO […]
When it comes to cyber, going it alone is a tall order for health systems. As such, many have turned to outside help in an effort to keep the bad guys at bay. A recent report from KLAS, “Security & Privacy Consulting/Managed Services 2024” – co-authored by Ciera Black Walker and Jaren Day – delves […]
Nobody likes change. Unfortunately for CIOs, that means they’re rarely the most popular people in the building. For Dr. Zafar Chaudry, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Seattle Children’s, decades of experience has taught him that keeping the patient in mind goes a long way to staying positive. But it still […]
As AI rapidly evolves, it has begun transforming the healthcare sector, driving improvements in patient care, operational efficiency, and staff well-being. In a recent panel discussion at the CHIME Fall Forum, industry experts explored the benefits, challenges, and strategic approaches to integrating AI within health systems. The panel included Jackie Rice, RN, […]
In a world increasingly reliant on connected medical devices and automated systems, health systems face significant cyber risks impacting both operational integrity and patient safety. The Medical Product Manufacturer Cyber Incident Response Playbook (MPM CIRP), released by the Healthcare Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) in collaboration with government and industry stakeholders, provides a structured approach to […]
In an era of increasing cyber threats, healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable due to the sensitivity of patient data and the critical nature of their services. Ardent Health Services, a large health system with over 30 hospitals and 200 care sites across six states, faced this reality head-on when a ransomware attack hit its infrastructure. […]
