Health IT

Healthcare information (HIT) systems are designed to connect all the elements together for patient data, reports, medical imaging, billing, electronic medical record (EMR), hospital information system (HIS), PACS, cardiology information systems (CVIS)enterprise image systemsartificial intelligence (AI) applications, analytics, patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, inventory management, the hospital internet of things (IOT), cloud or onsite archive/storage, and cybersecurity.

Expect a 250% increase in ransomware attacks this year

Think you've been hearing a lot about ransomware attacks lately? You haven't seen anything yet.

ONC schedules sixth annual meeting

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT will hold its sixth annual meeting May 31 – June 2 in Washington, D.C.

Class action lawsuit targets relationship between Facebook and providers

Three Facebook users have filed a class action lawsuit against the social media company, medical organizations and providers alleging that Facebook obtained and used health information without their knowledge or consent.

Indiana HIMSS, Eskanazi Health, Epic collaborate on connectathon

Indiana HIMSS, in collaboration with Eskenazi Health and Epic, will host a connectathon aimed at building the next generation of integrated and interoperable health solutions.

McKesson offering IT disaster recovery service

To help healthcare organizations maintain their mission-critical capabilities when the unexpected occurs, McKesson has launched a tiered offering of cost-efficient disaster recovery services that can be scaled to fit the needs and budgets of smaller to average-sized hospitals.

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Two Calif. hospitals hit by hackers

Two Southern California hospitals are the victims of hackers, according to a report from California Healthline.

HHS shares HIPAA audit plans

After much delay, the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated the second phase of its HIPAA Audit Program.

Kentucky hospital latest ransomware victim

Another hospital is the victim of a ransomware attack.

Around the web

The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.