The 2015 Direct Messaging Survey by HIMSS shows increasing use and appreciation for secure data exchange. Challenges remain in technology standards, cost, and workflow. Despite rapid growth, barriers include high cost, disruptions, and lack of connectivity. Benefits include speedier access to information. Key findings include common use cases and challenges with incorporating structured data in EHRs.
Top 5 Ransomware Attacks and Data Breaches of 2024
The year 2024 saw a series of devastating ransomware attacks and data breaches. The HealthCorps network had 5.6 million patient records compromised by the Conti