The regulatory landscape in healthcare IT is continually evolving, with healthcare providers struggling to keep pace. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s new continuous update model will force developers to adapt to yearly or biennial updates to maintain certification. Integrating AI, blockchain, and IoT devices into healthcare systems presents further challenges, especially concerning HIPAA compliance. Improved collaboration and clearer, simplified regulations could help healthcare stakeholders deal with these changes.
TTUHSC joins UMC in confirming patient data exposed in cyber attack
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and UMC Health System have confirmed a cybersecurity incident that exposed personal data. The event occurred this fall, and