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Time to Reframe the "Shiny Object" in Healthcare IT - Interbit Data

Guy McAllister — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:47:30 GMT

Healthcare organizations have invested heavily in EHR modernization, interoperability, and digital transformation. But as hospitals become increasingly dependent on connected systems, cybersecurity and operational resilience must receive the same level of attention.

Workflow Basics of EHR Report Distribution | Interbit

Arthur Young — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:11:58 GMT

Electronic health records have transformed the way hospitals capture, store, and access patient information.

Is Your Hospital ETDBW? - Interbit Data

Frank Fortner — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:56:29 GMT

Why ‘Easy to Do Business With (ETDBW)’ is the New Competitive Advantage in Outpatient Growth

Outpatient services are now the fastest-growing portion of hospital revenue¹. From imaging and lab work to physical therapy and specialty consults, the shift from inpatient to outpatient care is accelerating.

Ponemon: Business continuity management vital for data breach recovery - Interbit Data

Alex Konstantinovsky — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:37:08 GMT

HealthcareIT News
By Bernie Monegain | July 05, 2017

Average cost per lost or stolen record is less for organizations employing BCM, group finds.

Rethinking Downtime Processes: Beyond Paper-Based Strategies - Interbit Data

Guy McAllister — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:52:32 GMT

As a healthcare professional, have you been reflecting on your downtime processes lately? Downtime has always been a challenge in healthcare, and its solutions have evolved significantly over the years. Reflecting on the past, it’s remarkable how much has changed—from the days of party lines in rural Georgia, where telecommunication privacy was virtually nonexistent, to the modern era of advanced electronic systems. Just 25 years ago, paper-based processes were the only fallback option during electronic health record (EHR) outages. While the transition to digital systems has brought immense progress, downtime remains inevitable due to system upgrades, hardware or software malfunctions, human errors, and cybersecurity threats. Preparing for these disruptions effectively is vital for fostering resilience and advancing cyber maturity in healthcare organizations.

Keeping Patient Care Flowing—Even During a Cyberattack - Interbit Data

Arthur Young — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:12:22 GMT

Ransomware attacks aren’t just an IT crisis—they’re a patient care crisis. When hospital systems go offline, clinicians lose access to the information they rely on to make critical decisions. That means delays in treatment, interruptions to medication administration, and breakdowns in communication.

Downtime Doesn’t Have to Mean Dollars Lost - Interbit Data

Rich Teich — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:57:11 GMT

Essential Factors for a Hospital Downtime Solution - Interbit Data

Arthur Young — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 23:24:52 GMT

Hospital downtime is an unavoidable reality, but its impact can be significantly mitigated with a well-chosen solution. When selecting a downtime solution, several critical factors must be considered to ensure minimal disruption to patient care and operational efficiency. And most importantly, having a trusted advisor relationship with your vendor ensures you’re working in tandem to navigate challenges and collaborate on future innovation

6 Factors to consider when calculating real EHR downtime costs - Interbit Data

Brian Main — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:31 GMT

Hospitals in the U.S. rely heavily on their electronic health record (EHR) every day to deliver safe care, ensure care continuity, improve health outcomes, and drive operational efficiency, including optimizing the revenue cycle.

Is Your Hospital Unwittingly Making These Downtime Mistakes? | Interbit

Arthur Young — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:49 GMT

Whether it’s planned, unplanned, or cyberattack events, healthcare downtimes at hospitals in the U.S. are inevitable.