The regulatory landscape in healthcare IT is continually evolving, with healthcare providers struggling to keep pace. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s new continuous update model will force developers to adapt to yearly or biennial updates to maintain certification. Integrating AI, blockchain, and IoT devices into healthcare systems presents further challenges, especially concerning HIPAA compliance. Improved collaboration and clearer, simplified regulations could help healthcare stakeholders deal with these changes.
Software firm Blue Yonder providing services to US and UK stores, including Starbucks, hit by ransomware attack
Blue Yonder, a supply chain software provider, experienced a ransomware attack which disrupted its services, affecting clients such as Starbucks and UK grocery chain Sainsbury.