Healthcare workers (HWs) in North Central Nigeria face a heightened risk of contracting tuberculosis (TB), particularly in settings where they work with people living with HIV (PLHIV). The significant risk stems from the close interaction between HWs and their HIV-infected patients, making them
The fierce competition surrounding the management of Georgia's Medicaid contract has sparked significant controversy and debate. This multi-billion-dollar public procurement involves several insurers vying for the contract awarded by Governor Brian Kemp’s administration to oversee healthcare f
The February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a health tech entity owned by UnitedHealth, stands as the most extensive data breach in U.S. history, specifically affecting health and medical data. This cyber onslaught infiltrated the systems of Change Healthcare, impacting the personal
The adoption of telehealth services surged dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Pre-pandemic, a mere 12% of the population engaged with telehealth services. This figure skyrocketed to nearly half (46.7%) of adults in California, including those in Santa Clarita Valley, as telehealth
The article "Assessment of Patients’ Satisfaction with the Quality and Care of UNRWA Primary Healthcare Services - Question of Palestine" provides a comprehensive analysis of the quality of healthcare services provided to Palestine refugees by The United Nations Relief and Works Agency f
Australia boasts a world-class health system and a thriving research sector, yet it struggles to support and scale local digital health startups. This challenge forces many promising companies to seek recognition and success in international markets. The disconnection within Australia's public
Avelios, a Munich-based healthcare IT startup, recently made waves in the industry by securing €30 million in funding. This substantial investment marks a pivotal moment for the company, which aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery with innovative IT solutions. The funding was led by prominent i
The Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China has sparked significant concern within the healthcare industry. These tariffs, which were intended primarily to address illegal immigration and the influx of drugs such as fentanyl into the United
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as digital therapeutics (DTx) organizations, are increasingly embracing telemedicine. This transition is driven by the need to break down fundamental barriers to access within the healthcare system.
The cybersecurity community was recently alarmed by the discovery of a significant vulnerability in the Contec CMS8000 patient monitoring system. This device, extensively used across hospitals and healthcare facilities globally, has been revealed to possess a serious flaw. An investigation
