Cloud computing, containerization and automation could provide US under-resourced rural hospitals with ways to manage staffing and budgeting problems, cybersecurity issues and avoid downtime. Accessible anytime, cloud-based systems need less onsite maintenance, provide scalability, scalability, cybersecurity and disaster recovery, said Dr. Mark Pratt, chief medical officer at Altera Digital Health. Containerization permits software to run consistently on any machine, while software bots can automate tasks.
5.6 Million Patients’ Data Stolen During Ascension’s Ransomware Attack Earlier This Year
Ascension, a US health care system, suffered a cyber attack that exposed 5.6 million patients’ personal and health data, causing a $1.8 billion operating margin
