Morning Headlines 8/29/22
NHS cyberattack causing ‘total chaos’ in hospitals could take a year to recover
An August 5 ransomware attack on software vendor Advanced that took down England’s 111 service along with mental health and community systems may not be resolved for several weeks, hospital employees are told.
PRL Launches Nationwide Expansion Adding Strategic Advisory Services
Specialty practice- and ambulatory surgery center-focused RCM company PRL rebrands to Koha Health and adds strategic advisory services.
Hackers have laid siege to U.S. health care and a tiny HHS office is buckling under the pressure
Politico points out that the HHS Office for Civil Rights can’t keep up with enforcing HIPAA and helping healthcare organizations better protect themselves against cyberattacks due to a lack of funding, staff, and other resources.
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