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8 May 2024
Change Healthcare Cyber Attack Indicates Importance of EHR Downtime Solutions
Following the Change Healthcare cyber attack, the healthcare industry is struggling with significant financial strain and operational upheaval. This incident underscores the fragility of healthcare information systems and amplifies the need for robust Electronic Health Record (EHR) downtime strategies. As financial difficulties impact physician practices and threaten the quality of...
8 May 2024
Wisconsin Cyber Attack Underscores the Critical Need for Robust EHR Downtime Solutions
In a disturbing revelation that has sent shockwaves through the healthcare industry, the Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) fell victim to a cyber attack that compromised the personal and medical information of over 533,000 individuals. This breach, involving sensitive data such as names, Social Security numbers, and...
18 April 2024
What is a Downtime Event at a Hospital?
A hospital's essence lies in providing continuous care for patients' health and well-being. Yet, in today's digital era, hospitals heavily rely on intricate electronic systems for data management and efficiency. Despite advanced technology in healthcare, hospitals face downtime, which can lead to significant consequences. Understanding downtime is crucial for healthcare...
15 March 2024
Why dbtech’s Solutions Outperform Paper-Based Workflows in Hospitals
Efficient patient care in healthcare heavily relies on operational workflows. Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems have revolutionized data management, enhancing processes and reducing errors. Nonetheless, EHR downtime can cause operational disruptions, which ultimately impede patient care. Studies from the American Journal of Managed Care indicate that EHR downtime may raise...
14 February 2024
4 Data Security Measures that Safeguard Against Hospital Downtime’s Impact
The healthcare industry remains one of the most targeted sectors for cyber-attacks due to the massive amount of personal health information (PHI) stored. With a growing number of sophisticated threats, healthcare IT professionals and hospital administrators must implement robust data security measures. Today, we're discussing four essential measures that can...
12 February 2024
Hospital Ransomware Attack Impacts Two Northern New Jersey Facilities
Late last year, two hospitals in Northern New Jersey, Hackensack Meridian's Mountainside Medical Center and Pascack Valley Medical Center, became the victims of a ransomware attack. This event caused widespread disruption and forced the hospital emergency departments to divert critical care patients. The attack not only affected these two facilities...
16 January 2024
3 Ways to Improve Patient Care
How can healthcare providers achieve the goal of improving patient care? One key component is the strategic implementation of healthcare technology. By mitigating system downtime and leveraging tools like eForms and workflow automation, dbtech's solutions offer a roadmap to improved patient care. Today, we're exploring three ways that dbtech's technology...
3 January 2024
EHR Downtime Solutions Nursing Homes & Long Term Care Facilities
As healthcare providers in long term care facilities and nursing homes depend on electronic health records (EHRs) to facilitate patient care, system downtime can immensely impact clinical operations. The use of EHRs, means that a downtime solution is imperative. Today, we're diving into the benefits of a downtime solution and...
30 November 2023
How Often EHR Downtimes Occur & How to Mitigate Its Impact
Electronic Health Records (EHR) have become integral to healthcare facilities worldwide. However, EHR downtimes remain a significant concern, threatening patient care and hospital operations. From human error to cyber-attacks, they can happen for various reasons, and their impact can be devastating. As a healthcare facility owner, understanding the frequency and...
13 November 2023
Downtime Solutions for Hospitals: Advantages & Use Cases
Downtime events can wreak havoc on a hospital's ability to provide quality care. The disruption can occur unexpectedly due to network outages, EHR system crashes, or even hospital malware attacks, causing service delays, data insecurity, and financial losses. Hospitals need to have a comprehensive downtime solution in place to minimize...
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