Dr. Dorothy Fink, named acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week, issued a five-step memorandum to all HHS heads of operating division and staff divisions to curtail outgoing…
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Key M&A Trends in 2024
72 hospitals involved in M&A deals
45 organizations participated in divestitures
30.6% of transactions involved financially distressed organizations
Average seller revenue reached $401 million
Hospital Financial Performance
Operating margin index at 4.6% in November 2024
Declining…
Study Overview and Objectives
The RESILIENT trial investigated virtual cardiac rehabilitation’s effectiveness for adults over 65 with ischemic heart disease across five academic hospitals. Researchers aimed to determine if remote patient monitoring and virtual care…
The next 12 months hold immense potential for technological innovation in healthcare, but this rapid pace of change brings both opportunities and risks. As health systems adapt, continuous feedback will be necessary to make…
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At least two patients have suffered long-term or permanent damage to their health as a result of the cyber attack on NHS pathology provider Synnovis, latest figures have revealed.
The ransomware attack on 4 June…
The Security Incident
A phishing attack between April-June 2019 compromised eight employee email accounts at Solara Medical Supplies, exposing sensitive data of 114,000+ individuals.
Impact and Information Exposed
Names
Social Security numbers
Bank details
Patient login credentials
Medical diagnoses
Contact information
Investigation Findings
HHS…
Key Demographics Impact Digital Health Usage
Recent research reveals 95.6% of older Americans use digital devices, with 81.4% specifically utilizing digital health technologies. Female respondents show higher adoption rates at 53.4% compared to males at…
Overview
The UK government’s £600,000 Smart Data Challenge aims to revolutionize cross-sector data innovation, focusing on financial services, energy, retail, transport, and property markets.
Prize Structure & Timeline
Initial funding: Up to £50,000 for 10 finalists (May…
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Digital technology is prevalent in hospitals, according to Bernke Papenburg, program manager of Robotics at Rijnstate Hospital, a 700-bed teaching facility in the eastern Netherlands. Papenburg noted that very few procedures or care performed in…
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Breaking News: FDA’s Landmark Decision
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a groundbreaking announcement on January 15, 2025, revoking the authorization of Red No. 3 in food products and ingested medications. This decisive action…
