Welcome to Wednesday’s Overnight Health Care.It was a big day at the CDC. The agency held a press briefing for the first time since August, and also expanded the definition of a “close contact” of someone infected with COVID-19. Senate…

Organizations across industries are deploying new cloud services almost daily. Whether they’re choosing a cloud infrastructure provider for the deployment of large-scale cloud data centers or selecting a Software as a Service provider for payroll processing, each of these decisions…

Data breaches in healthcare are on the rise yet again. After reaching what seemed to be the year’s monthly low in April, with just under 450,000 records exposed, the number of monthly compromised health records has reversed its course and…

The continuing demands of the COVID-19 pandemic mean health IT employees have never been more visible — or valuable. Leaders now face rapidly evolving duties that have long-term implications for future care delivery, says Russell Branzell, president and CEO of…

Clinical staff play a vital role in society. Yet the public sharing of information about what care delivery methods and technologies work best for caregivers is not always encouraged, which can inadvertently hinder the industry’s ability to provide better care…

As countless facets of healthcare delivery continue to change, so have the basics of cybersecurity education. The shift requires a deep review of internal safety protocols as well as educational outreach so staff and patients can spot (and avoid) new signs…

After joining HonorHealth in January 2019 to fill the new position of chief transformation officer, Dr. James Whitfill had one guiding principle: “Find ways to engage our customers better with digital technologies.” About a year later, the arrival of COVID-19…

The healthcare technology landscape is rapidly evolving. In the past few months alone, healthcare organizations have undergone massive changes, from adjusting to virtual care delivery to placing a greater emphasis on data security and patient privacy amid increasing cyberthreats. But…

Gerry Worth isn’t inclined to slow down. The 89-year-old was a ballroom dancer and skier, she learned how to ice skate in her 70s, and as recently as last year, she was taking college classes. In March, however, her senior…