Privacy & Security

A decade ago, malicious insiders sold patient health data to an identity theft crime ring and put the nonprofit provider into a HIPAA investigation. OCR reminds health systems that they have a giant target – no matter their size or stature.

The sector has strengths in cybersecurity and communications but lacks innovation, the Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council notes.

Also, seven public medical centres in India will try out drone delivery of life-saving medicines and transfer of blood samples. 

With a majority of healthcare organizations lacking proper technology to address HIPAA compliance, it’s imperative that quick action is taken to avoid serious security and data privacy breaches. Our comprehensive guide provides you with all you need to know to address this time-sensitive issue.

ECRI, the patient safety organization, has published its annual list of the 10 health technology hazards it's watching in 2024.

Advances in RFID technologies and standards introduce innovation and interoperability that enhance healthcare applications

Despite the hype, this buzzing AI will still have to prove its worth for Asia's cautious hospitals, says one health tech vendor. 

The models developed by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health have been so effective that Epic has incorporated a similar guardrail into its own system, extending the impact of Stanford's work to teens worldwide.

The Sunshine State's proposed law would shield governments and businesses against liability claims that result from a data breach that occurs during a cyberattack.

Specialty centres focused on cancer and brain disorders share flagship projects and initiatives in the pipeline to provide more personalised care to individual patients.