Mathematically, the gap between $3.6 million and $17,000 is a chasm.This is something you know well if you’re Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital, which paid the latter number to unlock patient data held hostage by malicious hackers using ransomware when the former number is what the hackers initially asked for.While the dramatic reduction in ransom may have caused Hollywood Presbyterian to breathe a sigh of relief, there is no reason they or you should feel comforted. Consider this an initial shot
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EarlySense Launches New Alert for Early Detection of Sepsis
Early detection of SIRS/Sepsis in hospitals is critical to treating this serious condition which affects 1 in 50 hospitalized patients. Fortunately,EarlySense’s new Multi-Parameter Alert may be part of the solution. The Multi-Parameter Alert combines heart rate and respiratory rate data from EarlySense’s sensor to allow clinicians to detect changes over time while supporting hospital protocol for early detection of SIRS/Sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening illness that can impact people of every
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University Hospitals Extends Relationship with Allscripts through 2024
University Hospitals (UH), a Cleveland, OH-based academic healthcare system announced it has expanded and extended its relationship to Allscripts through 2024 to enhance patient care and improve population health management. The organization will expand its Allscripts SunriseTM Clinical Manager platform in 9 hospitals that currently use the platform to include additional Sunrise modules, including surgery, anesthesia, radiology and mobility, providing a single clinical platform and integrated
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Report: Electronic Transactions Could Save Healthcare $8B Yearly
Despite steady increases in the industry adoption of HIPAA electronic administrative transactions, the U.S. healthcare system could potentially save more than $8 billion annually by reducing manual business transactions, according to the 2015 CAQH Index® released today. The report reveals increasing adoption of fully electronic claims-related processes, but opportunity for significant improvement remains. The CAQH Index relies on broad participation and data contributions from healthcare
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MedStar Cyber Attack Shows Need for HHS to Implement Cybersecurity Law
The FBI is investigating a Monday cyber attack by anonymous hackers that forced MedStar Health's 10 hospitals and more than 250 outpatient centers to shut down their computers and email. After the cyber attack was discovered, the provider immediately made the decision to take down all of their systems as a precaution to ensure further security breaches. The Washington, D.C.-based healthcare system employs more than 30,000 people and treats hundreds of thousands of patients in the Washington
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Carolinas HealthCare To Implement Epic EHR at Southeastern Health
Carolinas Healthcare System, a nonprofit hospital network based in North and South Carolina announced it has signed a shared services agreement with Southeastern Health to implement Epic for a single, integrated EHR. The deal will equip Southeastern with access to Carolinas group purchasing capabilities including its operational and best practices initiatives. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Southeastern Health includes Southeastern Regional Medical Center, which is licensed for
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Massachusetts General Hospital Launches Digital Pathology Study
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) announced that it will serve as a key testing site for a clinical analytical study involving Philips’ digital pathology whole slide imaging (WSI) IntelliSite Solution. The study is designed to show the reproducibility of the IntelliSite pathology solution in disease detection as part of the industry’s efforts to obtain regulatory clearance of WSI for primary diagnostic use. If approved for diagnosis, in contrast to the industry’s current analog process, soon
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CVS Health Foundation Awards $1.5M in Community Health Grants
On Monday, CVS Health Foundation released new data from programs supported through partnerships with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The Foundation also announced $1.5 million in new grants in support of chronic disease management and prevention, such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and asthma, improved care coordination and increased access to care to the following NACHC and NAFC
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NTT Data to Acquire Dell’s Perot Systems Unit for $3B
NTT Data Corp., a global provider of technology-enabled services and solutions has agreed to buy Dell’s Perot Systems Unit for $3.05 billion in an effort to expand its market presence in healthcare IT, insurance and financial services consulting. Formerly known as Perot Systems, Dell's IT services division is a major provider of technology consulting to hospitals and government departments. Founded in 1988 by former U.S. presidential candidate Ross Perot, it was acquired by Dell in 2009 for $3.9
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Ensuring EHR Data Quality: What Comes Out Must Go In
Editor's Note: Karen Conway is the Executive Director of Industry Relations at GHX, a provider of healthcare-focused supply chain solutions. Much of the conversation at this year’s HIMSS conference was removing the barriers to the data that exists in electronic health records (EHRs). At least one session- the HIMSS Supply Chain Special Interest Group – focused on the overlooked need to first populate EHRs with quality data about the products used in healthcare. Otherwise, you know the old
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