2023-09-12 20:00:11
Following the start of the pandemic, there was an increase in digitalization within all sectors.
Digital security thefts top the list of the main technological challenges for the Mexican health system.
Since 2021, 75% of healthcare providers in Mexico have experienced one or more security breaches.
The world is in permanent transformation due to the different innovations that are generated every day. Just the format of a medical appointment is no longer the same as it was decades ago because it can now be carried out remotely. Although behind all the benefits there are also various technological challenges that the health system in Mexico must face.
Following the beginning of the pandemic, there was an increase in the digital modality due to the general fear of the population to go to hospitals and health centers. Since then there has been a strong push in digitalization and it is a trend that continues to this day.
For their part, given the increase in the number and variety of devices used in hospitals, institutions face new obstacles such as information security. According to the SOTI report “The Lifeline of Technology: Charting Digital Progress in Healthcare”the following are the most dangerous.
1. Security violations in healthcare providers in Mexico: According to SOTI research, 75% of healthcare providers in Mexico have experienced one or more security breaches since 2021.
Data breaches in healthcare are becoming more common. Unfortunately, the lack of administration leaves the sector vulnerable to cyber attacks that not only put the administrative operation at risk, but also sensitive patient records and information.
2. Legacy technology: 99% of IT professionals in Mexico stated that their organizations have legacy technology: old devices that do not have the latest security updates. When it comes to poor team management, employees’ top concerns are security attacks (44%), slow access to patient data (42%), and time spent troubleshooting (44%). 29%).
3. Data leaks and increases in IT budgets: Additionally, 57% of healthcare organizations in Mexico have experienced planned or accidental data leaks by employees in the last year. However, 58% of organizations increased their IT budgets, demonstrating greater awareness and focus on data security.
4. Proliferation of unmanaged devices in the healthcare sector: The use of mobile devices, tablets, rugged devices and printers in the healthcare sector has increased, creating potential data breaches. SOTI research found that 49% of IT professionals in Mexico reported an increase in the use of personal devices to access company systems and networks, highlighting the need for proper device security management to prevent access to patient information.
5. Expansion of new technologies and the challenge of downtime: Although 99% of IT professionals consider the use of new technologies a priority to improve organizational efficiency and productivity, device downtime remains a challenge.
Healthcare workers in Mexico experience 2.9 hours of downtime per week, underscoring the importance of advanced diagnostic tools and efficient management to ensure uninterrupted patient care and increased productivity.
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