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Business Wire
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- Business Wire
73% of Rural Healthcare Orgs Say They Struggle to Maintain HIPAA Compliance Due to Staffing and Funding Gaps
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As cyber threats grow more frequent and sophisticated, rural hospitals and clinics face challenges on all fronts— tight budgets, limited staff, inadequate training, complex technology, and unsupportive vendors. Many are left trying to manage security tools without the IT resources to support them. 73% of rural healthcare orgs say they struggle to maintain HIPAA compliance due to staffing and funding gaps. Rural healthcare organizations are encountering more roadblocks to cybersecurity than their urban peers—and not just in one or two areas. The findings are part of a broader pattern: rural healthcare organizations are more likely to face every major cybersecurity barrier surveyed, including outdated systems, limited vendor support, and friction-filled tools that hinder care delivery. 'Small and rural hospitals are on the frontline of America's healthcare cybersecurity crisis,' said Doug Brown, founder of Black Book Research. 'The majority lack the staffing, funding, and infrastructure to defend themselves against increasingly sophisticated attacks.' Many rural health systems are operating without the tools or support to safely modernize, while continuing to serve 60 million Americans. As ransomware campaigns and phishing threats continue to rise and become more sophisticated, the tools they rely on—especially for email—are often falling short. 88% of rural leaders said they lack confidence that their current email platform is fully HIPAA compliant out of the box. 'Cyber defense is a moving target, and one that requires significant time, energy and resources,' said Kate Pierce, CIO and CISO at North Country Hospital in Vermont. Among the report's key findings: 73% of rural healthcare orgs say they struggle to maintain HIPAA compliance due to staffing and funding gaps. Rural orgs trail urban ones by 22% in adopting AI-based threat detection. 4 out of 5 rural leaders say their infrastructure can't support advanced email security. 50% say budget limitations are a top barrier to upgrading security tools—nearly double the rate of urban peers. The report also highlights a critical but often overlooked issue: what happens when security tools create friction. According to the survey, 6 out of 10 rural providers say their current secure email platform causes regular complaints and workflow delays. More than half report poor mobile usability and slow encryption that can delay care. 'We can't expect rural hospitals to meet the same compliance standards as large systems without giving them tools that fit their size and structure,' said Rick Kuawahara, Chief Compliance Officer at Paubox, 'In cybersecurity, usability is security.' When tools get in the way, staff start looking for workarounds—like reverting to personal email, skipping encryption steps, or delaying communication altogether. The report calls for secure communication tools that are built for lean teams, designed to run quietly in the background. To see the full data and recommendations, read the report: Rural Healthcare Left Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks. About Paubox
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
HIMSS25 APAC Highlights Surge in Population Health Tech Adoption Across Asia-Pacific, Recognizes Regional Leaders in Digital Health Innovation
Asia-Pacific to Drive One-Third of Global PHM Market Growth, Projecting $89.3B by 2030 Amid Aging Demographics and Chronic Disease Challenges, Black Book Research KUALA LUMPUR, MY / / July 16, 2025 / As HIMSS25 APAC convenes healthcare leaders, innovators, and policymakers in Kuala Lumpur this week, a major spotlight is cast on the dramatic rise of Population Health Management (PHM) adoption across the Asia-Pacific region. According to the newly released Q3 2025 Black Book of Global Healthcare IT, Asia-Pacific is projected to account for 33% of global PHM market growth, reaching an estimated USD 90 billion by 2031. This growth is being driven by a convergence of strategic public health investments, demographic pressure from rapidly aging populations, rising chronic disease burdens, and aggressive digital health policies in countries such as Australia, China, Japan, India, and South Korea. These developments are fueling demand for PHM software, analytics, and care coordination tools that enable smarter, more equitable healthcare delivery. The 540-page Black Book report underscores how Asia-Pacific nations are embracing PHM technologies to modernize fragmented systems, prioritize preventive care, and advance health equity across urban and rural populations. HIMSS25 APAC celebrates this transformation by recognizing the region's top-rated PHM vendors named through surveys of healthcare professionals worldwide across 110 countries for their leadership in accelerating digital health progress. PHM Innovation Driving National Digital Health Strategies Across the Asia-Pacific region, national health systems are undergoing a structural shift toward data-driven, interoperable ecosystems, with Population Health Management platforms emerging as core enablers of healthcare modernization. Governments are embedding PHM strategies into national digital health roadmaps to manage epidemiological transitions, optimize longitudinal care, and mitigate systemic inefficiencies through predictive analytics and real-time data integration. Japan is deploying scalable PHM frameworks to support its super-aged society as 36.2% of its population will be over 65 by 2030. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) is accelerating investments in integrated care networks, leveraging AI-assisted telehealth systems and health information exchange (HIE) platforms to enable proactive chronic disease surveillance, care coordination, and eldercare continuity across prefectures. South Korea is integrating population health analytics into its National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) and national precision medicine roadmap. Government-led initiatives like the "Data Dam" project are fueling cross-sector PHM innovation, with over 45 million citizens' clinical and claims data being securely harnessed for AI-driven risk stratification, early intervention modeling, and population-level disease forecasting. China, under the Healthy China 2030 framework, has made PHM a strategic priority. With over 260 million citizens living with chronic illnesses, China has invested in more than 1,800 "smart hospital" pilots across provinces. These facilities incorporate real-time PHM dashboards, regional health data lakes, and cloud-based chronic disease registries, supporting large-scale risk analytics and personalized preventive care strategies. India is rapidly scaling its digital public infrastructure (DPI) through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), targeting over 1.4 billion citizens. With World Bank and Asian Development Bank support exceeding $1.3B, India is integrating PHM tools into its national health stack, linking EHRs, citizen health IDs, and national analytics grids to drive population-wide surveillance, immunization tracking, and digital therapeutics in remote and underserved geographies. Australia continues to lead in rural and remote care innovation, supported by the National Digital Health Strategy and the My Health Record expansion. Through advanced telehealth integration, real-time care planning platforms, and federated PHM solutions, Australia is enhancing access for its 7 million rural residents. The Australian Digital Health Agency has reported a 52% increase in digitally coordinated chronic care encounters since 2022, largely attributed to targeted PHM deployments. Top-Ranked Population Health Vendors in Asia-Pacific: Performance Deep Dive Dedalus Markets: Australia, JapanDedalus is recognized for its advanced care coordination frameworks and analytics engines that align with national health strategies. In Australia, Dedalus powers PHM modules integrated into state-wide digital health programs, such as the Single Digital Patient Record initiative. In Japan, Dedalus supports regional health information exchange (HIE) networks, enabling seamless clinical data aggregation and longitudinal care tracking in compliance with the Japanese Medical Information System Development Center (MEDIS-DC) standards. Users report high marks for multi-lingual UI adaptability, interoperability with national eHealth records, and care pathway analytics, especially in managing cardiovascular and diabetic populations. __________ GuidelineX Markets: Australia, New Zealand, Southeast AsiaGuidelineX's AI-driven clinical decision support tools are especially lauded by public and private health systems implementing predictive care models. Southeast Asia deployments, including in Singapore and Thailand, showcase GuidelineX's natural language processing (NLP)-driven population stratification tools that integrate with low-resource environments and diverse clinical vocabularies. Black Book respondents highlight its real-time predictive insights and clinician workflow integration as key differentiators. __________ iMedway Markets: China, ASEAN (Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)iMedway's strength lies in scalable, federated data platforms tailored to diverse public health ecosystems. In China, iMedway's PHM modules are embedded in 20+ provincial health bureaus' disease management registries, supporting over 90 million patient records and real-time epidemiological analytics under the National Health Commission framework. In ASEAN, iMedway is being adopted in urban/rural public-private integration pilots. In Malaysia, for example, the firm supports the MyHealth Analytics Hub, noted for automated patient segmentation and decentralized data access. Users praise iMedway for low-latency data warehousing and FHIR-native APIs, enabling plug-and-play with existing EMRs and national HIS networks. __________ InterSystems Markets: Australia, Japan, Greater APACInterSystems is a top performer for its unified health information platforms with embedded PHM tools and semantic interoperability. Its HealthShare solution underpins regional eHealth infrastructures, such as South Australia's statewide care coordination platform, which integrates data from over 120 hospitals and GP practices. In Japan, InterSystems supports PHM analytics aligned with national long-term care and chronic disease models, with high performance scores in data harmonization and HL7/FHIR conformance. Clients across APAC report InterSystems leads in real-time population dashboards, integrated care record access, and clinical outcomes tracking. __________ IQVIA Markets: China, Japan, South Korea, AustraliaKnown globally for real-world data and advanced analytics, IQVIA's Asia-Pacific PHM tools are used extensively in value-based care pilots and life sciences partnerships. In South Korea, IQVIA partners with the NHIS on nationwide population analytics, using de-identified claims and genomics data to guide cancer and rare disease programs. In Australia and Japan, IQVIA supports payer-provider collaborations focused on risk-adjusted benchmarking and clinical pathway optimization, with users citing high confidence in its data quality, multi-source integration, and AI model transparency. __________ Milliman Markets: Japan, India, China, South KoreaMilliman's actuarial-driven PHM analytics tools are highly regarded in markets prioritizing cost containment and risk pool optimization. In India, Milliman supports state-based insurance schemes under Ayushman Bharat by enabling prospective cost modeling and hospital utilization pattern analytics. In China and Japan, Milliman's tools are used to simulate public health scenarios and resource allocation, especially in population risk pooling and bundled payment planning. __________ Oracle Health Markets: Australia and broader APACOracle Health (formerly Cerner) remains a top-tier PHM platform provider across large health systems and government programs. In Australia, Oracle Health powers major PHM deployments in the public hospital system, particularly in Victoria and Queensland, where its solutions support integrated chronic disease pathways, social determinants of health (SDoH) risk indexing, and automated alerts for at-risk populations. The platform is praised for scalability, robust data governance tools, and strong integration with AI-powered clinical decision tools post-Oracle acquisition. __________ Orion Health Markets: Australia, New Zealand, Asia-PacificOrion Health continues to lead in interoperability-centric PHM deployments across Oceania. Its Amadeus platform is widely adopted in New Zealand's national electronic health record system and by Local Health Networks in Australia, offering cross-provider care plans, real-time patient summaries, and predictive analytics. Clients rate Orion highly for FHIR-native architecture, intuitive clinician dashboards, and strong patient engagement modules in community care environments. __________ Telstra Health Markets: AustraliaTelstra Health remains a domestic leader in PHM for chronic disease management and virtual care enablement. Through partnerships with state and territory governments, Telstra Health supports remote patient monitoring, telehealth-based care plans, and analytics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations, contributing to improved access and outcome tracking in remote communities. Its tools are noted for interoperability with national repositories (e.g., My Health Record) and alignment with national PHM metrics. "The Asia-Pacific region is rapidly becoming a global benchmark for population health innovation," said Doug Brown, Founder of Black Book Research. "Strategic investments and coordinated national policies are accelerating digital transformation and enabling scalable care improvements. Governments, regional health systems, and private networks are aligning on shared PHM goals." For instance, China's Healthy China 2030 initiative aims to connect more than 75% of hospitals to PHM-capable infrastructure within five years. South Korea's government-backed health data integration programs are empowering precision public health. Meanwhile, India's digital health roadmap is targeting rural and underserved populations with scalable, cloud-enabled PHM tools. About Black Book Research:Black Book Research is the healthcare industry's leading independent research firm, known for amplifying the voices of frontline users, clinicians, and technology stakeholders across 110 countries. Its annual Population Health Yearbook and Global HIT Insights reports provide decision-makers with unbiased intelligence on digital health transformations, platform performance, and real-world adoption. The Q3 updated Black Book study gathered perspectives from 151 senior officials and executives across APAC, highlighting not just adoption momentum, but measurable impacts on care outcomes, resource planning, and health equity. Media Contact: research@ Download the report at no charge to industry stakeholders globally at Contact Information Press Office research@ SOURCE: Black Book Research View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
16-07-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Southeast Asia's Digital Health Revolution Accelerates as HIMSS25 APAC Launches in Malaysia
With Expanded Regional Insights, Black Book Research Highlights Emerging Digital Health Trends Across Asia-Pacific KUALA LUMPUR, MY / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2025 / Global healthcare luminaries converge this week at HIMSS25 APAC in Kuala Lumpur, where Black Book Research unveils pioneering insights on Southeast Asia's meteoric rise as an epicenter for digital health innovation. This new market intelligence charts an ecosystem fueled by platform convergence, population health analytics, and intelligent care delivery, driven by leading-edge strategies in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The Asia-Pacific digital health market, now estimated at USD 60 billion, is projected to grow at a 14% CAGR, soaring to USD 150 billion by 2030, as value-based care, predictive analytics, and advanced interoperability standards reshape the industry landscape. 'We are witnessing a paradigm shift in Southeast Asian healthcare, propelled by robust investments in real-time clinical informatics, artificial intelligence augmentation, and cloud-native health platforms,' said Doug Brown, Founder of Black Book Research. 'Governments here are harnessing next-gen digital infrastructures and precision medicine solutions, creating unprecedented value opportunities for the global health ecosystem.' Regional Technology Milestones Redefining Health Systems Malaysia: Championing national interoperability, Malaysia has instituted the advanced 'One Individual, One Record' digital health vision. This unified Electronic Medical Record (EMR) infrastructure, a centerpiece at HIMSS25 APAC, leverages FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) and blockchain authentication to seamlessly integrate nationwide patient data, optimize longitudinal care, and enable population-level clinical decision support. Singapore: The Synapxe-led National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) program stands at the forefront of global health informatics, enabling sector-wide convergence of public and private providers. Leveraging SMART on FHIR APIs and omnichannel patient engagement tools, NEHR fuels care coordination, stratified risk modeling, and health data liquidity, driving quantum leaps in outcomes and operational efficiency. Thailand: Thailand's collaboration with PwC Southeast Asia Consulting is scaling digital equity via cloud-backed telemedicine and virtual care tailored for rural and remote populations. The country's digital health blueprint prioritizes AI-based triage, IoT-enabled remote monitoring, and mHealth platforms-advancing universal healthcare access and reducing health disparities. Indonesia: Empowered by a landmark $1.7 billion alliance with Microsoft, Indonesia is architecting a sovereign AI and hyperscale cloud infrastructure. The initiative lays the backbone for electronic Health Information Exchanges (HIE), smart hospital deployment, and advanced compliance frameworks, establishing a scalable foundation for AI-enhanced diagnostics and genomics-driven public health strategies. Strategic Consulting Leaders Advancing Digital Transformation Amid fast-evolving value chains, Black Book's 2025 survey spotlights top-ranked advisory partners equipping stakeholders to harness next-generation health IT: 'With the convergence of AI, connected health, remote patient monitoring, and secure clouds, Southeast Asia exemplifies high-maturity health IT adoption,' Brown emphasized. 'Resolving infrastructure fragmentation, adopting HL7/FHIR standards, and advancing clinician informatics literacy remain key priorities, but the region is primed to set the benchmark for digital health transformation worldwide.' About Black Book Research Black Book Research is the preeminent independent market research and opinion firm in healthcare technology and services. Cited for methodological rigor and objective assessment, Black Book surveys IT users from 110+ countries and analyzes over 175 EHR and health IT vendors to deliver trusted, vendor-neutral market intelligence for industry decision-makers. The latest Q3 2025 Black Book of Global Healthcare IT is available for free at the Black Book Research portal. [email protected] +1 (800) 863-7590 Contact InformationPress Office 8008637590 SOURCE: Black Book Research press release
Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Physicians Identify Top EHR Issues Requiring Immediate Attention: AI-Powered Documentation Automation Emerges as Leading 2026 Priority, Black Book Annual Survey
Physicians' urgent call for EHR improvements aims to significantly reduce burnout and enhance clinical workflows NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 11, 2025 / In the face of escalating clinician burnout rates affecting nearly 55% of hospital-affiliated physicians, urgent improvements in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems have become paramount, according to the latest Q2-Q3 polling by Black Book Research. The survey polled 274 physicians and healthcare practitioners affiliated with U.S. hospital health systems, asking each participant to identify their single most critical EHR improvement from six key areas to immediately enhance clinical efficiency and patient care delivery. AI-Powered Documentation Automation emerged as the top urgent priority, selected by 37% of respondents. Physicians underscored the transformative potential of intelligent automation, noting that manual clinical documentation consumes up to half of their daily time. Leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline documentation could significantly alleviate workload pressures and enhance clinician satisfaction. The second-highest priority, cited by 26% of participants, is improving Interoperability andSeamless Data Integration. Respondents highlighted ongoing challenges, with 63% experiencing delays or difficulties accessing critical patient information across different systems weekly. Enhanced data-sharing capabilities and compliance with interoperability standards are considered essential to reducing clinical inefficiencies and supporting high-quality care coordination. Clinician-Centric User Experience (UX) Redesign ranked third, chosen by 17% of respondents. Practitioners emphasized the need for intuitive, physician-driven design, with 72% stating current EHR interfaces contribute significantly to workplace frustration and fatigue. Enhanced Clinical Decision Support (CDS) tools, prioritized by 12% of participants, highlight physicians' desire for fewer but more relevant alerts. Mobile and Device-Agnostic Access (7%) underscores growing demand for flexible EHR platforms accessible across various devices, particularly given that 80% of respondents regularly access patient data remotely. Rapid System Responsiveness, selected by 4%, points to frustrations with slow EHR system performance, with 51% of physicians experiencing productivity-impacting lag time or downtime at least monthly. The survey also revealed clear physician expectations of EHR vendors: 78% expect significant system improvements by year-end 2025. 42% expressed willingness to switch vendors if substantial improvements are not delivered within two years. 86% confirmed they had formally communicated these concerns to their EHR vendors, underscoring the urgency of action. 'Physicians have clearly articulated the areas where EHR systems continue to hinder rather than help,' said Doug Brown, Founder of Black Book Research. 'Addressing these top concerns, particularly documentation automation and interoperability, is critical not only to reducing clinician burnout but to ensuring consistent and high-quality patient care. EHR vendors and healthcare IT departments must swiftly respond to these priorities to maintain clinician trust and satisfaction.' Ranked Survey Results: AI-Powered Documentation Automation - 35% Interoperability and Seamless Data Integration - 25% Clinician-Centric User Experience (UX) Redesign - 17% Enhanced Clinical Decision Support (CDS) - 12% Mobile and Device-Agnostic Access - 7% Rapid System Responsiveness - 4% About Black Book Research: Black Book Research is an independent, vendor-agnostic research firm providing insights and analysis based on unbiased, comprehensive market surveys. Utilizing robust methodologies, including flash surveys, online panels, and mobile polling, Black Book delivers actionable data and real-time insights for healthcare leaders nationwide. Contact Information Press Office [email protected] 8008637590 SOURCE: Black Book Research press release
Associated Press
08-07-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Clinician-Powered AI Solutions Set a New Standard: Black Book Survey Reveals Six Vendors Earning Near-Perfect User Scores
Clinician Co-Design Sets a New 2025 Bar for Healthcare AI TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2025 / While healthcare AI adoption is frequently hindered by poor design, weak integration, and limited clinician involvement, six standout vendors have defied these industry-wide trends, according to a new Black Book Research survey. Conducted among 448 clinicians in Q2 2025, the study highlights how direct clinician involvement in AI design and development has delivered measurable, immediate clinical impact, with nearly 100% clinician satisfaction. Qualitative KPIs to Measure Clinician Input and AI Usability The following eight qualitative key performance indicators (KPIs) have been exclusively designed to measure how clinicians' insights directly shape the usability and effectiveness of AI solutions in healthcare: The following vendors ranked highest among over 200 evaluated, with near-perfect cumulative scores on these KPIs: Epic Systems (EHR & Clinical AI) - 9.97/10 Epic Systems demonstrates exceptional clinician-powered design through its 'Physician Builder' program, embedding frontline clinicians into every product stage. Clinicians rate Epic highly for Workflow Fit, User Satisfaction, Adoption & Sustained Use, and Time Savings, noting dramatically reduced documentation burdens and enhanced patient interactions. Signal 1 (Predictive Analytics & Clinical Decision Support) - 9.95/10 Signal 1 excels in predictive analytics and clinical decision support by deeply involving hospital-based clinical teams in solution development. Clinicians praised Signal 1's Clinical Impact, User Satisfaction, Transparency, and Workflow Fit, highlighting its seamless integration into care routines and meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Aidoc (Imaging AI & Radiology) - 9.93/10 Aidoc distinguishes itself through continuous development alongside practicing radiologists, ensuring optimal workflow alignment and usability. With exceptional ratings for Clinical Impact, Workflow Fit, and User Satisfaction, radiologists endorse Aidoc for providing precise, actionable diagnostic insights seamlessly integrated into daily practices. Suki AI (Digital Clinical Assistant) - 9.91/10 Suki AI's voice-enabled clinical assistant platform, designed through ongoing clinician collaboration, achieves high scores in User Satisfaction, Workflow Fit, and Feedback Loop Responsiveness. Clinicians highlight Suki's intuitive usability, considerable time savings, and consistent responsiveness to real-world user feedback. Notable (Workflow Automation & Ambient Documentation AI) - 9.90/10 Notable's clinician-first approach actively incorporates frontline user feedback, resulting in high scores for Workflow Fit, Feedback Loop Responsiveness, Transparency & Trust, and Adoption & Sustained Use. Clinicians commend Notable's seamless integration and significant reduction in administrative workload. (Imaging & Acute Care Coordination AI) - 9.90/10 collaborates directly with neurologists, radiologists, and emergency physicians, delivering immediate and measurable clinical outcomes, notably rapid stroke interventions. Clinicians awarded top marks in Clinical Impact, Workflow Fit, Time Savings, and Transparency & Trust, emphasizing the solution's actionable and timely insights. __________ Clinician-Centric Design Drives True AI Success 'Healthcare AI's greatest successes don't arise from technical brilliance alone, they are rooted in deeply embedding clinicians within the design and deployment process,' notes Doug Brown, Black Book's Founder. 'These six standout vendors represent a new breed of AI innovation, demonstrating what's possible when frontline clinical expertise guides technology. In a healthcare environment often overwhelmed by disconnected, frustrating technology, these companies offer a compelling vision of what clinician-powered AI can truly achieve immediate usability, rapid adoption, measurable clinical outcomes, and meaningful clinician satisfaction.' About Black Book Research Black Book™ is the healthcare industry's leading independent research and survey organization, trusted by healthcare providers, payers, and investors. Black Book maintains a vast database comprising over 3.3 million responses from healthcare IT users, clinicians, executives, and operational users across more than 10,000 healthcare programs, software solutions, managed services, outsourcing initiatives, consulting firms, start-ups, and capital equipment suppliers globally including input from 65 countries. Black Book's rigorous research methodology provides deep, unbiased insights into healthcare technology and service performance, empowering informed strategic decision-making across the healthcare industry. Media Contact: [email protected] Contact InformationPress Office 8008637590 SOURCE: Black Book Research press release
