From the perspective of an energy infrastructure developer, every open space under the sun has the potential to generate solar energy. Noel Lafayette, policy advocate and executive at Pixel Health, recently shared his thoughts on how healthcare facilities can take advantage of solar in their parking lots—and how to fund these investments to be cash…
As we wrap up October and Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re reminded that cyberattacks on hospitals and healthcare facilities have increased.[i] The devastating cyberattack on five hospitals in Canada is a recent reminder that any facility can be affected, which greatly impacts the ability to provide timely patient care. To help our healthcare partners understand cyberattack…
Increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks continue to cause data breaches at medical practices and healthcare organizations. From ransomware and malware attacks to phishing and smishing campaigns, hackers can target any employee or business. And while many companies may have solid cybersecurity plans in place to protect their data and patients’ personally identifiable information (PII), a separate cyber…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we’re sharing three best practices to help our partners in hospitals and healthcare practices understand the risks faced by anyone with a device—and how to take action to protect both personal information and patient data. 1. Implementing the First Line of Defense with Strong Passwords As cyber threats are…
In partnership with T-Mobile and Ingram Micro, we’re thrilled to announce the first 5G hybrid network in a hospital setting. Learn how we’ve supported Boston Children’s Hospital as their technology consulting and systems integration partner to reimagine their clinical mobility strategies and create a more efficient virtual healthcare landscape. This 5G hybrid network will help…
Connecting with our healthcare partners and learning about the latest trends and challenges in the field helps us continually optimize our services and strengthen our strategic alliances. We’d be honored to meet with you in person at one of the many conferences we’re attending this fall or see you online at our upcoming CHIME webinar.…
In our current age of sustainability and ever- rising energy prices, microgrids are getting new attention as an excellent alternative solution, which makes sense because they are reliable round the clock on-site power generation for large facilities. Microgrids are distributed energy resources (DERs), such as solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and other…
Many hospitals and health systems are facing unprecedented losses in revenue. Addressing these severe margin pressures requires re-examining how to sustainably reduce expenses. Mike Machulsky, Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at Pixel Health, shared his thoughts on navigating and implementing cost optimization strategies in today’s healthcare market. Understanding hospitals’ financial situation “Saving money right…
Many hospitals are facing economic challenges in today’s post-COVID era as revenues and reimbursements haven’t kept pace with the rapidly escalating costs of wages, inflation, drugs and supplies. To achieve financial viability without reducing services, many healthcare systems are exploring how to lower operating costs by leveraging tax credits and other fiscal incentives in the…
We recently hosted an educational webinar to discuss cybersecurity and understand how insurance coverage—coupled with a proactive IT approach to managing cyber risks—can help medical practices and healthcare systems respond to and recover from a cyberattack. From general liability and malpractice policies to first- and third-party coverage and sub-limits, participants learned about the nuances of…
