Data + Technology

The average cost has risen more than 50% since 2020, according to a new report from IBM Security. Healthcare breaches are more expensive than any other sector.

Federal agencies say the technology could disclose patient data. Some breaches have been tied to the technology, and the FTC has begun issuing fines.

With more non-traditional rivals entering patient care, healthcare executives stressed the need to think differently to meet the needs of their communities.

Leaders have more ability to innovate than they realize, Webb says, but health system executives must think differently.

With topics such as finances, the workforce, and cybersecurity, healthcare leaders will find scores of fascinating conversations. Chief Healthcare Executive is in Seattle for the conference.

Temple Health announced a chief financial officer, a longtime Idaho hospital leader plans to retire, and others take new roles.

The UMass Chan Medical School is examining a test developed by Linus Health. Researchers say they hope the test could lead to earlier interventions for Alzheimer’s disease.

The company recently unveiled new remote patient monitoring solutions to help patients with chronic conditions. Nick Wilson of Philips talks about the program.

HCA says it appears to be a theft from a location used to send email messages to patients. The company says the breach did not include patient clinical or financial information.

He outlines steps hospital leaders should take to ensure that cybersecurity is a top priority throughout the organization.

More than 200 attacks have been reported in the first half of the year, says John Riggi of the American Hospital Association. He talks about the dangers and what hospitals should be doing.

The chief medical officer of Qualtrics, Boissy talks about organizations living their values, improving access, and how empathy provides a great return on investment.

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In most specialties, people were more likely to have a second appointment after seeing a provider in person, new research from Epic suggests.

Tens of millions of Americans have been affected by data breaches in the first six months of the year.

Health systems must minimize private health data liability so that, if they do get compromised, they can manage the fallout, David Ting writes.

Addressing the top five pain points for healthcare organizations with today’s electronic health records.

Providence names a division president, Tenet Healthcare announces a new chief financial officer, and other leaders take new roles.

In our special report, experts tell Chief Healthcare Executive that health systems should avoid paying if possible and focus on improving their defenses.

Federal authorities say organizations shouldn’t give into ransom demands. But even cybersecurity experts say the answers aren’t always easy.

Hundreds of hospitals and healthcare organizations have suffered cyberattacks. Cagle stresses the importance of the engagement of top leaders and understanding vulnerabilities.

The companies said this week that the DAX Express solution is going to be available to the Epic community.

In our latest episode, the president of the healthcare technology company talks about the need to embrace technology so hospitals can survive.

The partnership between the Cleveland Clinic and Amwell is enjoying robust growth. Peter Rasmussen, the chief clinical officer, talks about the venture’s success and what’s coming next.

St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley shut down Friday night. Local officials say the closure will have a profound impact.