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 After CrowdStrike: how to ensure the resilience of healthcare IT
Digital Health - (Wednesday August 7, 2024) In the wake of the largest IT outage in history, healthcare organisations must keep faith in digital – and reinforce their infrastructures, writes Mizaic’s Jon Pickering  Remarkable Five Computed Tomography Advancements
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 Advanced fined £6m over stolen patient data in 2022 cyber attack
Digital Health - (Wednesday August 7, 2024) The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has imposed a £6.09 million fine on software provider Advanced following an initial finding that it failed to implement measures to protect the personal information of almost 83,000 people.  Funding success for Accelerating FemTech companies – DigitalHealth.London
DigitalHealth.London - (Wednesday August 7, 2024) In 2023, the Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London and DigitalHealth.London launched a new initiative, Accelerating FemTech. The programme, utilising Innovate UK funding as part of the Biomedical Catalyst, in collaboration with the Medical… |
 Synnovis rebuilds IT systems following London cyber attack
Digital Health - (Wednesday August 7, 2024) More than 60 core IT systems used within laboratories are being rebuilt following the cyber attack on pathology system provider Synnovis, which disrupted healthcare services in London.  Revolutionising Breast Surgeries with Preconditioning: The Journey from Hot Water Bottles to BLOOM43 – DigitalHealth.London
DigitalHealth.London - (Wednesday August 7, 2024) In this case study, Plexaa, an alumnus company of the Accelerating FemTech programme, shares how their patented supraphysiological preconditioning device, BLOOM43, will ensure positive wound healing outcomes for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. Overview Out of… |
 Barts Health launches ‘digital staff bank’ platform for doctors
Digital Health - (Wednesday August 7, 2024) Barts Health NHS Trust has announced plans to launch a ‘digital staff bank’, enabling more than 4,000 doctors in London to gain access to greater flexible working.  New Zealand eyes routine collection of rare disorders data
Healthcare IT news - (Wednesday August 7, 2024) New Zealand’s Ministry of Health plans to build national datasets on rare disorders as part of its strategy to better support people living with such conditions.The recently released Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy… |
 Remove the Ghosts from Haunted Provider Directories for Payers
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday August 7, 2024) Meghan Gaffney, CEO and co-founder, Veda Payers place many resources—including time, personnel, and money—into maintaining provider networks for their plans and members. What is the intended goal after negotiating and contracting with networks? An…  Patients Demand Personalized Obesity Care, New Survey Finds
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday August 7, 2024) What You Should Know: – Phenomix Sciences, a precision medicine biotechnology company, released findings from a new survey revealing a growing demand for personalized obesity care. – The survey of 475 patients explored attitudes… |
