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Inflation, Health, and the American Consumer – “The Devil Wears Kirkland”

Health Populi

last month, the highest increase in 13 years. Hospitals are not alone in price cliffs, with health insurance premiums spiking last year at the fastest rate in a decade, the Labor Statistics data showed. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that surging hospital prices are helping to keep inflation high. Hospital costs rose 7.7%

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Medical Records from Prospect Ransomware Attack Appear on Dark Web

HIPAA Journal

However, last week, a notice appeared on the Rhysida dark leak site, claiming responsibility for the attack. The notice was accompanied by several snapshots of the stolen data – some of which has been independently verified as genuine by comparing the snapshots to publicly available records – and a price tag of 50 Bitcoin ($1,298,340).

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The great digital health reset – and how IT leaders should plan for what’s next

Healthcare It News

But recent data suggest that mental health app downloads have declined by a third since last year. No one knows how long the current inflation conditions, supply chain bottlenecks, and talent shortage will last. Region Tag: Global Edition. A couple of the more prominent startups in the space have run into trouble.

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RFID: Increasing Patient Safety and Operational Efficiencies

Healthcare IT Today

The last thing anyone wants is a medication mix-up or the administration of expired or recalled drugs during such critical moments. Friend of the Pharmacist RFID relies on tiny tags smaller than postage stamps affixed to each medication container, kit, and tray.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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COVID-19 and digital transformation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In Europe, the Commission last week published the EU toolbox for the use of mobile apps for contact tracing and warning in response to the pandemic. Region Tag: Europe/UK Custom Tags: COVID-19 coronavirus Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: COVID-19 and digital transformation Featured Decision Content:

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Digital Health Disconnect Creates Unnecessary Roadblock to Patient Engagement

HIT Consultant

By all accounts, the last two years have accelerated consumer adoption of digital tools for managing nearly every aspect of our lives. Odds are good you used a digital payment method, alongside the 93% of consumers who say they’ve used tools like Venmo and Zelle over the last year. Aaron Kaufman, EVP at Carenet Health.

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