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"We have proven we can systematically improve compliance and enable hospitals around the country to report on their COVID-19 data," said TeleTracking President Christopher Johnson.

The Pennsylvania-based chain was targeted by an apparent ransomware attack last week, leading to a network shutdown throughout all of its 250 U.S. facilities.

At Jordan Valley Community Health Center, a $740,000 award from the FCC meant it was able to deploy clinic-based telemedicine kiosks and home-based virtual care units, all while a NextGen EHR integration is in process.

The AWS Foundational Security Best Practices standard aims to help healthcare and other organizations ensure they're aligning with a set of core infosec principles.

COVID-19 has given providers and workforce the self-confidence to use telehealth, but its further sustainable adoption requires tackling culture-related challenges. During the HIMSS Virtual Dialogue supported by Siemens Healthineers, experts delivered an update on digital health maturity in Europe.

According to the analysis, automation/robotics, advanced data analytics, IoT & sensorisation, security & privacy, and business model innovation are the five critical success factors for growth.

The legislation would require the HHS Secretary to issue guidance to states on virtual care strategies and mandate studies on the impact of telemedicine on healthcare access.  

Since launching the new systems, the health system has increased organic traffic to its website by nearly 30% and increased provider data accuracy by the same percentage.

Computer systems at Pennsylvania-based Universal Health Services began to fail over the weekend, leading to a network shutdown at hospitals around the country.  

The news could affect the economy, health system's financial wellbeing and throw upcoming presidential debates into question.