Healthcare organizations are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, with a recent report indicating that 92% of U.S. healthcare entities faced cyberattacks in the past year, primarily through damaging supply chain intrusions. These attacks frequently disrupt essential services and supplies, impacting patient care directly; 82% of affected organizations reported significant interruptions, and 28% noted an increase in patient fatalities linked to such breaches. The findings underscore the need for healthcare entities to enhance their cybersecurity measures, particularly concerning third-party vendor management, to mitigate the risks associated with these supply chain vulnerabilities.

Healthcare Cyberattacks Surge: Supply Chain Threats Endanger Patient Care Cyber Magazine

A recent report by Proofpoint, Inc. and the Ponemon Institute shows a significant increase in patient care disruptions due to cyberattacks in healthcare, with a 77 percent rise compared to last year. The survey notes that 92 percent of health systems experienced at least one cyberattack, impacting patient outcomes negatively; specifically, 56 percent reported delays affecting care, and 28 percent indicated rising mortality rates. Notably, supply chain attacks were found to be particularly harmful. Despite some increase in IT budgets, challenges in cybersecurity effectiveness persist, according to Larry Ponemon, chairman of the Ponemon Institute.

Cyberattacks Surge in Healthcare, Threatening Patient Safety and Care HCInnovation Group

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Reps. Doris Matsui and Earl "Buddy" Carter, is advocating for enhancements to the DEA's proposal for a controlled substance registry as the deadline for telemedicine prescribing flexibilities approaches. With concerns about potential exclusions of essential medications, the lawmakers are pressing the DEA to expedite their proposal to ensure continued patient access to telehealth services as pandemic-era flexibilities near expiration. They emphasize the need for compliance with previous Congressional mandates regarding telemedicine prescribing and highlight the urgency for timely actions to prevent disruptions in patient care.

Lawmakers Push DEA to Strengthen Telemedicine Prescribing Rules Before Deadline Healthcare IT News

CEO of Children's Minnesota, Dr. Marc Gorelick, is prioritizing strategic initiatives as he nears his eighth year in leadership, particularly the upcoming transition to the Epic electronic health record system set for 2025. This shift aims to bolster access to care and operational efficiency amidst financial strains from Medicaid reimbursement rates. The investment in Epic is intended to modernize tools and incorporate AI capabilities, enhancing patient and staff experiences while improving revenue. Additionally, Dr. Gorelick plans to expand outpatient services while maintaining the quality of inpatient care, with numerous ambulatory locations already established in the Twin Cities metro area.

Children's Minnesota CEO Drives Strategic Transition to Epic EHR System Becker's Hospital Review

Healthcare organizations are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, with a recent report indicating that 92% of U.S. healthcare entities faced cyberattacks in the past year, primarily through damaging supply chain intrusions. These attacks frequently disrupt essential services and supplies, impacting patient care directly; 82% of affected organizations reported significant interruptions, and 28% noted an increase in patient fatalities linked to such breaches. The findings underscore the need for healthcare entities to enhance their cybersecurity measures, particularly concerning third-party vendor management, to mitigate the risks associated with these supply chain vulnerabilities.

Healthcare Cyberattacks Surge: Supply Chain Threats Endanger Patient Care Cyber Magazine

A recent report by Proofpoint, Inc. and the Ponemon Institute shows a significant increase in patient care disruptions due to cyberattacks in healthcare, with a 77 percent rise compared to last year. The survey notes that 92 percent of health systems experienced at least one cyberattack, impacting patient outcomes negatively; specifically, 56 percent reported delays affecting care, and 28 percent indicated rising mortality rates. Notably, supply chain attacks were found to be particularly harmful. Despite some increase in IT budgets, challenges in cybersecurity effectiveness persist, according to Larry Ponemon, chairman of the Ponemon Institute.

Cyberattacks Surge in Healthcare, Threatening Patient Safety and Care HCInnovation Group

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Reps. Doris Matsui and Earl "Buddy" Carter, is advocating for enhancements to the DEA's proposal for a controlled substance registry as the deadline for telemedicine prescribing flexibilities approaches. With concerns about potential exclusions of essential medications, the lawmakers are pressing the DEA to expedite their proposal to ensure continued patient access to telehealth services as pandemic-era flexibilities near expiration. They emphasize the need for compliance with previous Congressional mandates regarding telemedicine prescribing and highlight the urgency for timely actions to prevent disruptions in patient care.

Lawmakers Push DEA to Strengthen Telemedicine Prescribing Rules Before Deadline Healthcare IT News

CEO of Children's Minnesota, Dr. Marc Gorelick, is prioritizing strategic initiatives as he nears his eighth year in leadership, particularly the upcoming transition to the Epic electronic health record system set for 2025. This shift aims to bolster access to care and operational efficiency amidst financial strains from Medicaid reimbursement rates. The investment in Epic is intended to modernize tools and incorporate AI capabilities, enhancing patient and staff experiences while improving revenue. Additionally, Dr. Gorelick plans to expand outpatient services while maintaining the quality of inpatient care, with numerous ambulatory locations already established in the Twin Cities metro area.

Children's Minnesota CEO Drives Strategic Transition to Epic EHR System Becker's Hospital Review