Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital fell victim to a cyberattack, compromising its email systems and electronic medical records. This spotlighted the growing cybersecurity threat facing the healthcare industry. Despite the attack, the hospital continued operating via contingency plans. The incident underscores the urgent need for strengthening cybersecurity in healthcare, including revising the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for better digital protections.
The True Cost of Focusing on Cost Instead of Cost-Effectiveness
When payors consider only the cost of the medication and not the cost and risk to the patient, doctor, and healthcare system, the irony is
