Affected providers are recovering from a global IT outage that disrupted access to electronic health records (EHRs), cancelled surgeries and treatments, and posed potential risks to patient care. Technologies such as Microsoft and CrowdStrike were instrumental in resolving the issue. The outage raises questions about technology vulnerabilities and the need for effective contingency plans. No major lawsuits have yet been filed concerning the outage.
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
