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Healthcare is an ‘easy victim’ for ransomware attacks. How hospitals can mitigate the damage

Healthcare is an ‘easy victim’ for ransomware attacks. How hospitals can mitigate the damage

Limited resources in a highly connected ecosystem can make hospitals vulnerable, but planning ahead and implementing key protections could help...

Nearly 20% of donated organs go unused — here’s how we can fix it and honor donors

Nearly 20% of donated organs go unused — here’s how we can fix it and honor donors

The medical community needs to take “smart risks” to maximize organ donation use, according to the president of the Association...

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, citing declining demand

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, citing declining demand

The drugmaker is pulling the shot from all markets, ending a turbulent saga that saw it successfully develop a coronavirus...

California, Oregon eye universal health coverage

California, Oregon eye universal health coverage

The states have proposed creating insurance systems similar to Medicare for All. But the plans need approval from the federal...

Healthcare companies expand perks to recruit talent: report

Healthcare companies expand perks to recruit talent: report

The increase stands in contrast to other industries, which have cut back on extra offerings. Article By: Susanna Vogel Blog Source...

Nurse leaders say the job is a ‘no-win’ role

Nurse leaders say the job is a ‘no-win’ role

Burnout and turnover remain high among overwhelmed and under-resourced nurse leaders, according to a study from AMN Healthcare. Article By:...

UnitedHealth suspects ‘nation-state’ behind Change cyberattack

UnitedHealth suspects ‘nation-state’ behind Change cyberattack

Pharmacies and providers nationwide are struggling to process prescriptions following the attack. Article By: Rebecca Pifer Blog Source From : https://www.healthcaredive.com/...

What’s going on at Steward Health Care?

What’s going on at Steward Health Care?

The physician-led healthcare network formed to save hospitals from financial distress. Now, hospitals in its own portfolio need bailing out...

FDA panel recommends new standards for pulse oximeters amid bias concerns

FDA panel recommends new standards for pulse oximeters amid bias concerns

Studies have found that pulse oximeters overestimated oxygen saturation in people with dark skin pigmentation, resulting in delayed care. Article...

CHS migrates to Google Cloud data platform, adopts generative AI tools

CHS migrates to Google Cloud data platform, adopts generative AI tools

The for-profit hospital operator said it will use the artificial intelligence in operations tracking, clinical documentation and administrative tasks. Article...