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The U.S. Healthcare industry is still reeling from the Change Healthcare ransomware attack that crippled operations for the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary back in February and prevented thousands of provider groups and systems from processing claims or transmitting payments for several weeks after the fact. The Change Healthcare attack comes on the heels of 2023 being […]

In the wake of the recent Change Healthcare cybersecurity attack that made headlines nationwide, cybersecurity is at the forefront of every healthcare leader’s mind. Cyberattacks like this one and countless others threaten patient safety, paralyze healthcare operations, and disrupt business continuity. Ninety-four percent of hospitals reported a financial impact stemming from the Change Healthcare attack

By Ryan Bengtson, President & COO I recently attended a three-day collaborative hosted by the Health Management Academy focused on trends and advancements in consumer-centric care. Even 3+ years after the pandemic, it is still remarkably invigorating to attend these types of in-person events, and to see the energy and passion that so many individuals

By Ryan Bengtson, COO and President Like millions of Americans, I’m a huge fan of March Madness. Every year I fill out several brackets, watch as many games as I can, and cheer on my favorite teams while hoping that I picked the right upsets. As both the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments head

Virtual nursing presents a new way of providing care. Health systems are experimenting with various use cases, including patient observation, virtual patient rounding, and virtual sitting. Virtual nursing technology has potential for facilitating better patient care by providing high quality video and audio and enabling more efficient patient monitoring. But to succeed, technology requires a

By Jason Taylor, SVP of Growth I have to admit – I was a bit skeptical of going to HIMSS so quickly after VIVE. Would it pack in the same energy? Would people really attend two of our industry’s marquis events on opposite coasts within less than two weeks of each other? TL;DR: Yes. Let

By Vamsi Dwaram Optimizing coding processes in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape is more crucial than ever. This blog dives deep into the transformative influence of autonomous coding, shedding light on how it reshapes coding practices to drive unparalleled efficiency within hospitals.  Autonomous Coding Advantage  Autonomous coding is a groundbreaking technology that enables health systems

As we enter the new year, health system leaders and digital health companies face evolving technologies and challenges. In my role at Panda Health, I am lucky to explore digital health technologies from the inside out, including what’s trending, plateauing, and what is on the rise. Here are a few of my predictions for 2024

By David Jastrow In an era where healthcare faces unprecedented challenges, virtual nursing platforms are transformative. Leveraging advanced technology, virtual nursing solutions bridge gaps, enhance patient care, and reduce nurse burnout and staffing attrition.   What Is Virtual Nursing?  Virtual nursing is not merely a technology – it is a change in basic assumptions that allow

By Jason Taylor, SVP of Growth Having spent the four days meeting with executives from health systems and health IT vendors at #VIVE2024, it’s clear that the excitement and enthusiasm for digital health is very strong – with a few clear caveats. Last week, healthsystemcio.com wrote about the value of in-person conferences in healthcare and