John Saran, a partner at Holland & Knight, says now that the election is over and uncertainty has been addressed, healthcare clients are generally optimistic and are anticipating a return to normal when it comes to deal making in 2025.
A lot of things are moving healthcare interoperability forward. The amount of progress that's been made even in the past 18 months is amazing and a lot of people are paying attention to it, says Dan Torrens, eHealth Technologies CEO.
Josh Di Frances, vice president and head of incubation at LG NOVA, highlights the winners of the company’s 2024 Startup Pitch Competition held annually at LG NOVA’s annual InnoFest, which included mDETECT, Glidance and Oncoustics.
Cindy Henry, director of population health informatics at ZeOmega, explores the recent trends in Star Ratings, the contributing factors behind lower scores across the board and strategies to adapt as the program's standards continue to rise.
Rami Karjian, head of the operating rooms business at LeanTaaS, says 17% of healthcare providers had to delay or cancel surgeries, which has a huge impact on patients, on the finances of a hospital and on caregivers who have to make up for the backlog.
It's not how many people you need to be on staff, the question is how effectively you utilize your staff with the various functions that you need, and what you outsource, says Lee Kim, senior principal for cybersecurity and privacy at HIMSS.
Cliff Steinhauer, information security and engagement director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance, says legislative proposals related to cybersecurity will receive strong support as the frequency and severity of cyber incidents grow.
When considering a merger or acquisition, potential buyers should ask for the seller’s security policies and procedures, a risk analysis, and whether they have had recent security incidents, says Adam Greene, partner at Davis Wright Tremaine.
People in the workforce are increasingly looking for work-life harmony. Flex work is very much in demand, says Robert Crowe, EVP of per diem and local workforce strategies at Medical Solutions and founder of Matchwell.
To defend against attacks from ransomware players like Scattered Spider, HHS provides goals to help organizations improve their cybersecurity posture, says Troy Adams, cyber engagement specialist, Department of Health and Human Services.
