News 3/8/24 – HIStalk
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A hacker who claims to have given the BlackCat ransomware group access to Change Healthcare’s network says that BlackCat reneged on paying him or her their 60% to 90% share of the $22…
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A hacker who claims to have given the BlackCat ransomware group access to Change Healthcare’s network says that BlackCat reneged on paying him or her their 60% to 90% share of the $22…
Continue ReadingI was hanging out with some medical friends the other night, and as it happens when adult beverages are involved, the conversation was all over the place. We were talking about patient education, and…
Continue ReadingEwan Davis, 1955-2024Ewan Davis, one of the most original and influential thinkers in UK health IT, particularly on primary care and open platforms, passed away suddenly last month.His many industry friends and former colleagues…
Continue ReadingTim Rosa, CEO at StimScience
What You Should Know:
– Somnee, a provider of personalized sleep technology using non-invasive brain stimulation, today announced the appointment of Tim Rosa as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
– Rosa brings over…
Continue ReadingI once wanted to be a doctor. And then I watched one work.
I was pre-med when I had the opportunity to shadow a physician in a hospital setting. I showed up that morning excited…
Okay we're hyped for #HIMSS24—are you?! 😎HIMSS Eastern Canada-Est Chapter President Bobby Gheorghiu is gearing up for conference, and he shared what he's most looking forward to.But don't just take it from us, take…
Continue ReadingWhen I first started doing IT in healthcare, I remember the thought and excitement around the paperless office. I remember seeing all those paper charts stored in the HIM office and thinking how nice…
Continue ReadingErik Sallee, Chief Financial Officer at XiFin
What You Should Know:
– XiFin, Inc., a pioneering force in healthcare information technologies, has announced the appointment of Erik Sallee as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and…
Continue ReadingThe team at St. Joseph’s Health in NJ implemented computer assisted professional coding (CAPC) to streamline their revenue cycle management processes. The resulting improvements are helping the organization be more resilient in these challenging times.
Dr….
The Digital Health Tipping Point report released in December 2023 by Panda Health provides key insights into the value that healthcare leaders see in digital health technologies. The report’s findings give a clear indication…
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