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Top Story Can Health Systems Afford to Overlook the CISO Role? As a result of ever-growing cybersecurity threats, health systems are prioritizing the role of the chief information security officer, according to a consultant at WittKieffer. Sponsored What's Keeping Healthcare CIOs Up at Night: How Health Systems Automate Routine Phone Calls to Improve Workforce Effectiveness and Reduce Agent Burnout Presented by MedCity News & Parlance With hospitals struggling to retain staff and value-based care shrinking healthcare revenues, health systems must look to technology resources to become more efficient, without losing sight of patient care or staff support. Learn More.

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