Information Technology - August 2021
2021 Cybersecurity Breaches Most Since 2018
Number of healthcare breaches in first half of 2021 up significantly from first half of 2020 and higher than any six-month period since 2018
8/31/2021
Ransomware Remains Threat to Healthcare
Healthcare systems are susceptible to ransomware attacks, largely due to technology that gives access to patient data
8/26/2021
Most Hospitals Lack Adequate Cybersecurity: Report
Report measured organization’s security strength against National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework
8/25/2021
3,000 Hospitals Vulnerable Due to Pneumatic Tube Flaws
80 percent of hospitals in North America use system
8/9/2021
VA Pauses $16 Billion Cerner Software
Department removes Cerner’s electronic health record software for at least six months due to rollout issues
8/4/2021
5 Ways AI Benefits the Healthcare Industry
Technology makes life easier for providers and patients while optimizing healthcare procedures and resources
8/2/2021
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