Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE), an organization that aims to improve interoperability in healthcare, is seeking public comment for two white papers authored by the IHE Patient Care Device Technical Committee. The documents, addressing medical device cybersecurity and software patching for medical devices, are posted on the IHE website and will be available for feedback through July 31.
Read MoreIn a recent HIMSS survey of nearly 300 healthcare leaders and information security officers, 87% of respondents reported that cybersecurity had become a higher priority at their organizations over the last year. Two thirds of participants also stated that their facilities had lately experienced a significant security incident.
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Photos from AAMI’s annual Conference & Expo, held in Denver, June 5–8, are now available on the association’s website. The images include stills from the opening reception, scenes from the exhibit hall, and photos of the annual award winners and featured speakers.
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A new primer from the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange outlines steps that healthcare delivery organizations can take to thwart would-be cyber attacks. The resource covers three key areas of cyber security, including the life cycle of cyber attacks and defense, the anatomy of an attack, and building a culture of prevention.
Read MoreWith more than a century behind it, GE is looking ahead to determine how to position itself for its next 100 years. For GE Healthcare, that means facing the same issues as the rest of the healthcare industry, including declining reimbursements, increased patient volume, and an aging workforce.
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