2022 Healthcare Cybersecurity Outlook
Doug Getty
According to experts from the industry, cyber insurance is in the middle of a “crisis moment.” The main reason behind this is the increasing number of ransomware attacks over the last 12-18 months. Though this is not a new type of attack, the disturbance caused …
6 Essential IT Investments for 2022
Kurt Lohse
According to a study by Accenture, total IT digital spending is projected to reach 55% by 2023, up by around 10% from 2021. The pandemic has surely accelerated the wave of riding the digital transformation. In 2022, IT investments continue to leverage technologies that will …
Igniting Digital Health Transformation
The pandemic ignited the embers of digital health transformation creating an urgency for everything from patient engagement to core back-office operations and business models. Seemingly overnight, the industry deployed technology-enabled access to appointments, touchless transactions, mobile health, remote patient monitoring, telehealth, virtual care, care at …
3 Rules to Succeed with Hybrid Teams
Over the past year, companies have discovered that remote work does not hurt productivity as much as once believed. Research has shown that remote work can even increase productivity, positively impacting an organization’s bottom line. One study found that over 90 percent of executives thought …
3 Ways to Drive Revenue with IT
The global pandemic has placed IT at the forefront of business development. Over the past several months, it has been IT initiatives that have kept companies running. IBM research found that 59 percent of organizations accelerated digital transformation, and 66 percent were able to find …
IT Automation: Where It Will Work, Where It Won’t
IT automation holds a lot of promise for companies, but it may not be the right solution for every problem. When done right, automating processes can free up IT staff to focus on more critical business operations. But the key lies in automating the right …
Clinical AI in Healthcare
Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems have enabled computers to analyze data faster and more accurately than humans. With the large amount of information collected by healthcare providers, using AI in clinical settings can help interpret patient data for a more …
5 Myths of IT Governance
IT governance plays a key role in helping organizations reach goals and objectives. It can be an essential component to advance business strategy. Unfortunately, IT leaders may have some mistaken beliefs that hinder the effectiveness of IT governance. In some cases, these misconceptions can even …
Healthcare CIOs Increasingly Concerned About Ransomware Amid Pandemic
A few months ago, the U.S. government warned of an increase in cybercrimes against hospitals and healthcare providers. Many hackers want to take advantage of the disruption that COVID-19 is causing in the industry. From ransomware to data theft to interference with services, online criminals …
The Key to Digital Transformation – A Vision Statement
Vision statements are the cornerstone of an organization. With a vision statement, a company develops its purpose and its focus. The statement is used to galvanize support from employees and other stakeholders. It is also how a business starts building its public image or reputation. …
