Some junior doctors in London have been allowed to break their strike to assist at sites affected by a ransomware attack on pathology system provider Synnovis, according to the British Medical Association. Hospitals in south east London are experiencing delays following the cyberattack, and these have been exacerbated by a five-day strike by junior doctors. However, an agreement with NHS England means a limited number of doctors can work at the most affected sites.
Health IT vendors generally express support for HHS info blocking disincentives
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued its final rule on financial disincentives for healthcare provider organizations found guilty of information blocking.