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Hospitals have become prime targets for ransomware attackers due to the highly sensitive nature of healthcare data and the potential for widespread disruption. When attackers seize control of essential systems, the very core of healthcare—its ability to deliver critical care—is jeopardized. In these situations, it’s not merely an IT issue but a matter of life […]
The recent wave of catastrophic cybersecurity events has made it increasingly important for healthcare organizations to have a solid business continuity strategy – including a plan for how to deliver and document care with or without access to electronic records, said our panelists during a recent discussion. “It has reaffirmed the need to really intensify how we approach this.”
For healthcare organizations, engaging with other facilities to share resources is no longer taboo; in fact, in some areas, “it’s becoming a matter of survival.” During a recent panel discussion, CIOs Brian Sterud and James Wellman spoke with Lindsey Jarrell about the nontraditional avenues they’re leveraging to more effectively contain costs.
As organizations move toward a streamlined imaging environment, leaders are learning that governance and change management are just as critical as choosing the right solutions, said panelists Geoff Fallon, Chuck Christian, and Chris Jenkins during a recent discussion.
The terms “huge opportunity” and “game-changer” are often thrown around in discussions around AI (and especially generative AI). But without solid governance, the right partners, and a healthy balance between humans and technology, it’s never going to reach its potential, said our panelists.
