In December 2016, the National Governors Association (NGA) released a report calling for improvements in the exchange of clinical information among healthcare providers in different states. Current conflicting and restrictive state laws, in addition to market barriers, have resulted in incomplete or delayed diagnosis and/or treatment for patients.
Jackie Mattingly of Clearwater advises small- to medium-sized hospitals to improve accountability and streamline technical complexities now to improve their cybersecurity postures in this look at what rural providers face.
