Bonus Features – February 5, 2023 – 78% of data breaches result from hacks or IT incidents, Nova Scotia taps Oracle Cerner for EHR modernization, and more

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Research and Studies Nearly 80% of healthcare’s data breaches can be attributed to hacking and IT incidents, according to a recent report from managed security services provider Fortified Health Security. That represents an increase from just 45% five years ago and suggests a need to shore up cybersecurity best practices. The number of breached records ticked up only slightly, from 49.4 million in 2021 to 51.4 million last year. Among industry stakeholders, providers are by far the biggest targets, as they accounted for 70% of all breaches in 2022. The latest New York Healthcare Innovation Report from DHNY showed that the mood in the healthcare ecosystem in New York City mirrors that of the rest of the country, as 47% of healthcare leaders surveyed are concerned about the economic outlook and its potential business impact for 2023. A tepid investment market in 2022 is a big part of the reason why: New York-based companies raised $3.9 billion in 2022, a 57% drop from the $9 billion raised in 2021, while later-stage companies saw their share of funding drop from 85% to 61%. A ...
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