Rural hospitals across the United States face an unprecedented crisis that demands immediate attention from healthcare executives. Over the past decade, more than 100 rural hospitals have closed, leaving millions of Americans without access to essential healthcare services within their communities. The implications of these closures extend far beyond inconvenience; they represent a significant threat […]
“Bridging the Gap”: The Virtual Leadership Option That Can Benefit Rural Hospitals
For rural health leaders, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to invest in cybersecurity and advanced technology while providing quality patient care. But there are solutions, according to David Chou, one of which is leveraging virtual CIOs and CISOs. Both positions “can be transformative,” he wrote in this blog.
Is Virtual Health Taking a Step Back?
Despite the fact that it “remains a valuable tool for managing long-term health issues and for populations with mobility challenges or those who require frequent check-ins,” telehealth is on the decline, according to David Chou. In this piece, he examines the key factors behind the trend and what leaders can do to ensure virtual care remains an option.
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The Year in Blogs: Recapping the Top Posts from 2023
Improving vendor partnerships, learning from other industries, and earning clinicians’ trust are just some of the topics that resonated most with our readers in 2023. In this post, we identify the most popular blog posts from the past year, with contributions from Bradd Busick, Daniel Barchi, and Dirk Stanley, to name a few.
A Step Forward: How a New FDA Mandate Can Help Improve Device Security
From capturing an accurate inventory of medical and IoT devices to dealing with unsupported operating systems, there are several factors that exacerbate the challenges of device security, according to David Chou. But that may change thanks to new FDA regulations, which also highlight the connection to patient safety.