Hacking Healthcare – A Sensitive Industry Under Attack

January 8, 2020

Healthcare organizations collect and store vast amounts of personal information, making them a major target for cyber-criminals. Healthcare breaches are especially serious because personal data can, in some cases, mean the difference between life and death. For example, says Carlisle, it could cause medications to become mixed up – or people might fail to get treatment for conditions such as diabetes.

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Brightpoint Health

Brightpoint Health is a leading nonprofit provider of integrated primary care, behavioral care, dental and substance abuse services, as well as social service support to New Yorkers in need. Brightpoint also has the largest health home care management program in New York State. With over 700 employees and locations throughout the five boroughs, Brightpoint serves 40,00 people with 130,000 health care visits annually. Over 70% of the patients we serve in our health centers are homeless or unstably housed. Brightpoint is known for providing the highest quality care and improved outcomes while, of equal importance, with treating patients with the kindness and respect they deserve—like family.

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Most Popular Healthcare Supply Chain Trends for Next Five Years

Infographic | August 29, 2022

It’s critical that we drive digitization of supply chains, because without it, there will be no transparency; and without transparency, there will be no accountability.

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Debunking 10 Common Digital Marketing Myths in Healthcare

Infographic | December 5, 2019

With a wealth of information available anytime, consumers and patients take advantage of online resources both during initial research and ongoing care — researching health systems and services, reading physician reviews, and participating in online forums. This isn’t surprising, considering that 89% of consumers turn to a search engine to answer health questions. To reach today’s healthcare customer, personalization and channel placement are key; in other words, you want to meet them where they are. But mastering precision marketing requires top-notch digital campaign strategy.

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How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected depression and anxiety around the world

Infographic | October 8, 2021

A report in The Lancet provides the first global estimates of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in 2020, and suggests an additional 53 million cases of major depressive disorder and 76 million cases of anxiety disorders were due to the pandemic. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders – which can increase the risk of other health outcomes such as suicide – were major contributors to the global burden of disease, affecting millions of men and women of all ages around the world. This study is the first to assess global impacts of the pandemic on major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders, quantifying the prevalence and burden of the disorders by age, sex, and location in 204 countries and territories in 2020.

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Future Trends in Digital Healthcare 2022

Infographic | December 9, 2021

The global digital health market was valued at $96.5 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1% from 2021 to 2028.

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2021 Health Technology Predictions & Trends

Infographic | September 2, 2021

Healthcare was forever reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic – now, as 2021 hits full steam ahead, that evolution is set to continue. Let’s explore some of the trends driving healthcare and healthcare technology forward in 2021 and beyond.

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EMRs: The Game-Changer in Healthcare Documentation

Infographic | May 23, 2023

Electronic medical record systems have transformed healthcare from paper-based to digital recording, improving efficiency, accessibility, and patient care.

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Brightpoint Health

Brightpoint Health is a leading nonprofit provider of integrated primary care, behavioral care, dental and substance abuse services, as well as social service support to New Yorkers in need. Brightpoint also has the largest health home care management program in New York State. With over 700 employees and locations throughout the five boroughs, Brightpoint serves 40,00 people with 130,000 health care visits annually. Over 70% of the patients we serve in our health centers are homeless or unstably housed. Brightpoint is known for providing the highest quality care and improved outcomes while, of equal importance, with treating patients with the kindness and respect they deserve—like family.

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