The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is at higher risk of cyberattacks due to holding vast amounts of sensitive data, the potential for ransom payments, outdated tech systems, a decentralised workforce, and the need to balance security with service accessibility. Following a recent major attack on pathology testing organisation Synnovis, experts have advised the NHS to enhance security controls and cybersecurity education, optimise processes and resilience, and perform frequent security assessments.
$14M more for EMR implementation in Victoria and more briefs
Victoria’s government is investing A$21.4 million to replace paper-based medical records with electronic systems in four health services, including The Royal Eye and Ear Hospital