Beyond the 72-hour reporting requirement, which took effect on October 2, 2024, hospitals must implement key cybersecurity measures, such as multifactor authentication and a robust incident response plan, by October 2025. These regulations currently apply only to general hospitals, excluding other healthcare facilities like nursing homes and diagnostic centers.
Einstein Copilot for Healthcare – Salesforce has introduced a new AI-powered healthcare assistant within its CRM system, marking its latest move to expand into the healthcare industry. As AI development accelerates, tech giants like Microsoft, Google, Amazon Web Services, and Salesforce are capitalizing on the opportunity to integrate AI and cloud technologies into healthcare to
The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation, with generative AI and chatbots playing a prominent role in various patient engagement applications. Technologies such as online symptom checkers, appointment scheduling, patient navigation tools, medical search engines, and patient portal messaging are prime examples of how AI is enhancing patient-facing interactions. These advancements aim to
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan BIOSECURE Act, targeting Chinese biotech firms such as WuXi AppTec and WuXi Biologics as national security risks. The legislation restricts American companies from partnering with these firms, potentially disrupting the drug supply chain. Bipartisan SupportThe bill passed with a strong majority of 306-81, garnering support from
The Healthcare Industry’s Digital Transformation: An Opportunity Unveiled – Salesforce Healthcare and AI Historically, the healthcare sector has lagged behind in technology adoption, particularly software. It consistently invests less in IT and software compared to other industries, relying heavily on manual processes and outdated tools like faxes and phone calls. Unlike other sectors where platforms
Leveraging AI to Alleviate the Documentation Burden in Nursing As the nursing profession grapples with increasing burnout, researchers are investigating the potential of large language models to streamline clinical documentation and care planning. Nurses play an essential role in delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes, but the profession is under significant strain due to
The Change Healthcare cyberattack was a significant incident with widespread ramifications across the healthcare industry, with effects that are likely to persist for months or even longer. Standards in Healthcare Cybersecurity will change as a result. Since the ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group’s (UHG) subsidiary, Change Healthcare, providers have faced financial and operational challenges due
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