While the ransomware has been active for two years, Netskope researchers say its new strain leverages users syncing and sharing data to spread infected files through the network. Powered by WPeMatico
Startup founders said they will use the funding to build out a nervous system for healthcare that connects providers, patients, pharmacies, labs and specialists. Powered by WPeMatico
The nation’s largest health insurer and the University of California Health system are joining forces to create a new health plan option for employers and expand research into patient data. Powered by WPeMatico
Consultancy Deloitte explained that the architecture has widespread implications for connecting fragmented systems to better assess the value of care and safeguard protected health information. Powered by WPeMatico
New treatment could save lives after attack involving chemical weapons The first potential antidote to treat the life-threatening effects of chlorine inhalation, a potential terrorism threat, will advance in development under a contract between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and Radikal Therapeutics, ...
ACA led to widespread coverage gains across income, age, geography, and race; expanding Medicaid significantly strengthens gains Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new research analyzing gains in health insurance coverage from 2010-2015 across key demographic categories of Americans: income, age, geography, race and ethnicity. The report finds that ACA coverage ...
On Wednesday, Congress approved $1.1 billion in funding to combat the Zika virus in a short-term spending bill. In doing so, it’s sidestepped a government shutdown. The House voted 342-85 and the Senate voted 72-26 to pass the legislation, which will fund the government through December 9 and provide time to work out the long-term ...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded $347 million to 16 national, regional or state hospital associations, quality improvement organizations and health systems to continue efforts in reducing hospital-acquired conditions and readmissions. Powered by WPeMatico
Security expert says these types of attacks are likely to become more common. EHRs and other hospital IT systems could face dramatic new risks. Powered by WPeMatico
Healthcare organizations are using electronic health records, patient portals, patient engagement systems and telemedicine tech to boost specific styles of population health initiatives, HIMSS Analytics said. Powered by WPeMatico
