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Bill Siwicki

Bill Siwicki

Bill Siwicki is Managing Editor of Healthcare IT News. Bill has 36 years of experience in journalism, with more than 25 years experience in healthcare IT.

EHR
By Bill Siwicki | 02:54 pm | June 26, 2017
Two University of Michigan physicians explain how device info could be used to make better decisions and improve care.
Connected Health
By Bill Siwicki | 11:34 am | June 26, 2017
While it may seem like a no-brainer to update device firmware, cybersecurity experts say cybercriminals are exploiting these lapses in upkeep.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 02:12 pm | June 23, 2017
Private medical data will be removed, giving cybercriminals less ability to extort hospitals, patients.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 12:20 pm | June 23, 2017
Managed security service providers, virtual chief information security officers are becoming increasingly common in the sector.
Connected Health
By Bill Siwicki | 12:16 pm | June 23, 2017
From the launch of its HealthKit API in September 2014 to revelations this month of EHR-like work with a tiny startup, it’s clear that healthcare is in Apple’s eye.
EHR
By Bill Siwicki | 02:46 pm | June 22, 2017
Hint: The health system achieved a 98.5 percent compliance rate for caregivers scanning medication and patient wristbands. 
Accountable Care
By Bill Siwicki | 03:19 pm | June 21, 2017
The technology standardizes clinical, claims and administrative data across disparate systems.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 11:14 am | June 21, 2017
If you want to attract talent, demonstrate to cybersecurity professionals a strong cultural commitment to information security.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 12:34 pm | June 20, 2017
Cybercriminals are adjusting their social engineering tactics to the changing realities of healthcare organizations, and CIOs and CISOs must be on their toes.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 12:07 pm | June 20, 2017
Hospital executives must embed security into organizational culture to be ready for the good, bad and ugly of ransomware attacks. And that’s not easy.