Read PPLA’s latest announcements, statements, and press releases on our work to protect patient safety and preserve printed medication information.
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6 Weeks After Going Back to Pen and Paper, Buffalo Hospital CEO Sees Ransomware Attack As a Call to Arms
An article was recently published in FierceHealth.com describing a ransomware attack that paralyzed Erie County Medical Center’s computers, demanding $44,000. Hospital officials refused to pay, and had to rely on backups and borrowed laptops for patient records. ECMC’s CEO Thomas Quatroche emphasized the attack’s gravity, likening it to terrorism. After weeks of recovery, most systems… Read More
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Healthcare Gets a ‘D’ on Cybersecurity Report Card
Earlier this week FierceHealthcare.com printed an article outlining that healthcare security professionals are showing reduced confidence in assessing industry security risks. Tenable, a cybersecurity company in Columbia, Maryland gave the industry an overall “D” grade for the industry in cybersecurity. Technology catastrophes are now the top concern, with an increase in sophisticated data breaches. While… Read More
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A Trumpian Cure for the FDA’s Chronic Lethargy
A Trumpian Cure for the FDA’s Chronic Lethargy. Read More
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Hackers Used New Weapons to Disrupt Major Websites Across U.S.
Hackers Used New Weapons to Disrupt Major Websites Across U.S. Read More
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Is Your Breakfast Messing Up Your Medicine?
An article was written and posted this week on Peoplespharmacy.com that outlines the importance of reading medication inserts. It explains that factors such as breakfast choices, supplements, and even beverages can significantly impact drug absorption. It also concludes that various foods, from grapefruit to green tea, can also alter medication effects. Read the whole article… Read More
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