Cyber insurance premiums are forecast to rise faster than all other lines of insurance, according to Aon analysis. “As we look ahead, we are seeing a broad shift of companies putting a greater value on intangible assets, such as…
The Justice Department’s assertion that critical components of the Affordable Care Act are invalid inserts a new level of uncertainty in the healthcare market for both consumers and insurers. Federal courts will ultimately decide the fate of provisions including…
Despite a shaky knowledge, nearly half of oncologists recommend medical cannabis to their patients, according to a new study. The survey published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology finds more than half the of oncologists suggesting marijuana, don’t consider themselves knowledgeable to…
Software complications are the leading cause that medical device recalls reached historic levels in the first quarter of 2018. According to a report by Stericycle’s Recall Index, recalls impacted 343 devices, an increase of 126% in the first three months…
At the height of this year’s flu season with a winter storm bearing down, Steve Long, CEO of Hancock Health in Indiana, paid a ransom to unlock his computer systems. “We were very prepared. We understood that cyberattacks are common,”…
The vast amount of personal information held within the healthcare industry makes it a prime and profitable target for criminals. As cyberattacks persist, how employees handle technology is crucial to preventing new security incidents. A new report aimed at gauging…
Transportation is a barrier to healthcare, and rideshare company Uber wants to help people get to the doctor. Uber recently announced it is teaming up with healthcare organizations to provide transportation to and from medical appointments. Using a HIPAA compliant digital…
Declining margins, changing financial models, and new regulatory hurdles have created pressures that are pushing healthcare entities to merge. The number of hospital mergers and acquisitions last year reached its highest point in more than a decade, according to a…
We work with a lot of healthcare organizations who make a difference in their communities. We are always grateful to hear our work and support helps make a difference. We’re looking forward to continuing to support great activities throughout 2018!…
Cybersecurity attacks have impacted more than four in five U.S. physicians (83 percent), according to research by Accenture and the American Medical Association (AMA). The findings show phishing was the most common type of cyberattack–cited by more than half (55…
