Ransomware is a major issue with no signs of slowing down, despite increasing attempts by law enforcement entities to crack down on cybercrime. The constant attacks, often from Internet-based gangs demanding ransom for system access or stolen data, are affecting various sectors, including health, education, and government. These daily attacks, which often involve encrypting data and threatening to release sensitive information, are suspected to be on the rise in 2024.

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


