Healthcare cybersecurity market poised for growth
The rapid adoption of digital technologies is considered beneficial to providers, but it can lead to cybersecurity gaps. Powered by WPeMatico
VA, DOD join forces to streamline healthcare supply chain
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Logistics Agency of the Department of Defense announced a new strategic partnership this week aimed at boosting the VA’s supply chain modernization efforts. Powered by WPeMatico
Accenture to provide ‘world class’ perimeter cybersecurity services to the NHS
Contract announced as figures reveal that NHS trusts have boosted IT spending by almost £152m [$183m] since the 2017 WannaCry attack. Powered by WPeMatico
Medical groups want changes to CMS Patients Over Paperwork program
AMGA and MGMA still see too many rules for providers participating in value-based care, and say the program hasn’t delivered the relief from administrative burden that was promised. Powered by WPeMatico
How one provider gained $306,000 in new revenue with patient relationship management tech
A physical therapy group in Arizona offers lessons to other types of health organizations seeking to improve patient satisfaction, give caregivers more time with patients and boost their bottom lines. Powered by WPeMatico
Imprivata, Microsoft unveil new cloud identity and access management tool
Imprivata Identity Governance extends Microsoft’s IAM technology with role-based access controls, streamlined auditing processes and more. Powered by WPeMatico
Secretary Azar Statement on Department Leadership Changes
The Department of Health and Human Services announced today that John O’Brien will soon be departing as Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Drug Pricing Reform and John Brooks, currently Principal Deputy Director of the Center for Medicare, will expand his current responsibilities to serve as Senior Advisor for Drug Pricing Reform. HHS Secretary Alex ...
HHS OCR Secures Agreement with MSU to Resolve Investigation into Sexual Abuse by Larry Nassar
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has entered into a voluntary resolution agreement with Michigan State University; the MSU HealthTeam (the multi-specialty medical practice of MSU, with approximately 260 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physicians’ assistants in more than 40 clinics); and MSU Health Care, Inc., a separate non-profit ...
Digital maturity assessments rolled out to all DHBs in NZ
Eight more district health boards (DHBs) in New Zealand will be assessed on their digital maturity using HIMSS Analytics maturity assessments over the next 12 months. Powered by WPeMatico
How to find and keep top cybersecurity professionals
The Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council has developed a guide to building a robust cybersecurity workforce, offering four suggestions for developing skills. Powered by WPeMatico