Rural healthcare organizations often lack robust electronic health record systems and struggle with data analysis, hampering appointments, and diagnoses. Many also operate at a financial loss due to the shift from cost-based to other reimbursement models. Overcoming these challenges requires innovative data infrastructures, alternative payment models, and partnerships among providers, vendors, and government agencies. For patient access, pharmacies may be under-utilized, despite being widely accessible and increasingly recognized as healthcare providers.
UK retailer Co-Op says systems now running normally after cyber incident – 1470 & 100.3 WMBD
UK retailer Co-Op announced that its systems are now operating normally following a recent cyber incident. The company has addressed the issues caused by the