It takes healthcare organizations 20 days on average to resolve a reported computer bug, according to a HackerOne report.  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 7/12/18

Here are six recent news updates on health IT companies:  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 7/12/18

Harrisonville, Mo.-based Cass Regional Medical Center has completed about 90 percent of its recovery efforts after it discovered ransomware on its IT infrastructure July 9, the hospital said in its latest update July 11.  By Julie Spitzer - 7/12/18

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System conducted a nine-month pilot program with the Uniformed Fire Officers Association of New York City, using digital health company Qardio's remote monitoring solutions for hypertension. The program resulted in an initiative that makes Qardio's solutions available to more active UFOA members.  By Anuja Vaidya - 7/12/18

Although the value of health records on the dark web has declined, hackers are increasingly selling the personal health data of deceased patients for cryptocurrencies online, according to a column on Threatpost by Cynerio security researcher Oren Koriat.  By Julie Spitzer - 7/12/18

Although Amazon's artificial intelligence-powered voice assistant Alexa has thousands of health and wellness skills — not to mention experts have touted its potential in the industry — a Quartz investigation revealed many of those skills give poor health advice.  By Julie Spitzer - 7/12/18

In a recent press release, PatientSafe Solutions, a leader in mobile clinical communication and workflow solutions, announced it is launching a communications-enabled mobile rounding tool enabling clinicians to execute, document, and communicate clinical and administrative rounding in one unified app.  By Staff - 7/12/18

As healthcare providers work to improve patient outcomes under growing cost pressure, keeping patients out of hospitals and managing their long-term care in lower cost settings is imperative. However, many postacute care providers are trying to manage care transitions, avoid duplicative testing and procedures and adjust care plans without a full, longitudinal view of the patient's medical records.  By Staff - 7/12/18

With a net worth of $3.5 billion, Epic Founder and CEO Judy Faulkner is Forbes' third-richest self-made woman in America.  By Julie Spitzer - 7/12/18

In a recent press release, Fortified Health Security, a leader in cybersecurity, compliance, and managed services, dedicated to helping healthcare organizations overcome operational and regulatory challenges, released a mid-year update to its annual healthcare cybersecurity Horizon Report.  By Staff - 7/12/18

In June, KLAS Research released the first of its two-part report on precision medicine vendors.  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 7/11/18

Four of the top vendors hospitals use to participate in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program are Allscripts, Cerner, Epic and Meditech, according to July 2017 ONC data.  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 7/11/18

Healthcare organizations reported the highest costs associated with data breaches compared to other industries for the eighth consecutive year, according to a IBM Security survey.  By Jessica Kim Cohen - 7/11/18

The gender pay gap is prevalent throughout the technology industry, and the cybersecurity sector is no exception, according to a new report from Infosec Institute.  By Julie Spitzer - 7/11/18

Medial EarlySign, a provider of artificial intelligence-and machine learning-based solutions, appointed Jeremy Orr, MD, CMO.  By Anuja Vaidya - 7/11/18

The American healthcare system is undergoing a burnout epidemic. One so fierce that physicians are 15 times more likely to experience symptoms of burnout than professionals in any other field, according to data compiled by Allscripts.  By Julie Spitzer - 7/11/18

Richmond-based Virginia Commonwealth University Health System is alerting 4,700 individuals to a potential compromise of their or their child's EHR data.  By Julie Spitzer - 7/11/18

All healthcare mergers have bumps and unforeseen challenges. If not managed properly, they can lead to financial, operational, and quality-of-care challenges that will undermine the benefits of why you got into this agreement in the first place.  By Eden Gillott Bowe, president of Gillott Communications - 7/11/18

Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today launched CyCon, a tailored cyberinsurance solution for the construction industry.  By Super User - 7/11/18

Video remote interpreting now integrated with the InTouch Virtual Care Platform  By Super User - 7/11/18