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17 June 2025
Small MRI Provider Faces $5K HIPAA Penalty
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is intensifying its enforcement of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) across the healthcare sector. The department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has collected nearly $900,000 in penalties since launching its Risk Analysis Initiative in October 2024. The enforcement...
17 June 2025
Kettering Health Ransomware Attack: EHR System Outage Likely Cost Millions in Downtime
Kettering Health’s healthcare ransomware attack on May 20, 2025 resulted in system-wide technology outages, elective procedure cancellations, and an influx of scam calls. The sophisticated attack forced the health system to operate without electronic health records (EHR) for 13 days, likely costing millions in hospital downtime costs. The healthcare system...
3 June 2025
Supporting the Patient Experience During EHR Migration
Switching to a new electronic health records (EHR) system is a monumental decision for healthcare organizations. And, with 82% of patients saying EHRs help to enhance care coordination and provider communication, ensuring a smooth transition is paramount for maintaining patient trust and satisfaction. While the benefits of implementing a new...
12 May 2025
Oracle Health Cyberattack Highlights the Need for Robust EHR Downtime Solutions
In the wake of a shocking cyberattack targeting Oracle Health, the critical importance of effective EHR (Electronic Health Record) downtime solutions has never been more apparent. The incident highlights the grave vulnerabilities in healthcare data security as Oracle grapples with accusations of failing to protect patients' sensitive information. Sensitive data,...
2 May 2025
The Importance of an EHR Downtime Solution for Hospitals
Many healthcare providers know the feeling: the EHR system is down and there is no way to access patient data, much less continue typical electronic workflows. Such events can occur one of two ways - either planned or unplanned - and, at the very least, disrupt patient care. As for...
2 May 2025
How dbtech’s Downtime Solution Keep Hospitals Running During Natural Disasters
Natural disasters are unpredictable and often leave chaos in their wake, but the stakes go far beyond inconvenience for hospitals. Lives depend on uninterrupted access to critical patient data, communication systems, and operational continuity. When hospitals face hurricanes, fires, tornadoes, or severe storms, dbtech's downtime solution can provide the support...
31 March 2025
Protect Your Hospital from Costly Downtime for Just $299 Per Workstation
dbtech is excited to announce a special Q2 offer—hospitals can now implement Downtime Workstations for just $299 per workstation, providing a cost-effective safeguard against the massive financial risks of system outages. According to a study by the Ponemon Institute, unplanned hospital downtime costs an average of $8,662 per minute, meaning...
25 February 2025
Why You Should Consider Automating Your Revenue Cycle
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is a core component of healthcare operations, ensuring that patients are registered, services are efficiently billed, and payments are collected. But what if there was a way to improve patient experience, reduce delays and maximize revenue? Revenue cycle automation emerges as a viable solution to the...
11 February 2025
dbtech Announces New Software Updates for Enhanced User Experience
This latest release delivers improved functionality, increased efficiency, and powerful new features. Our users will be thrilled to learn about the latest updates to dbtech’s suite of healthcare IT solutions. These updates are designed to enhance the usability of our software, optimize workflows, and provide more robust tools for your...
11 February 2025
The Hidden Costs of EHR Downtime
Every healthcare provider knows electronic health record (EHR) downtime is an inevitability--and so are the financial implications surrounding a system outage. In fact, a 2023 study shows that EHR downtime can cost hospitals up to a shocking $25,000 per minute. But how can this be? Well, when you factor in...
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