The healthcare industry was in the midst of a major digital transformation before the pandemic, driven by factors such as increased telehealth, the shift to cloud services, the growth of the internet of things, the increased risk of ransomware and IT personnel shortages.
Then, when COVID-19 hit, all of the existing challenges became exacerbated. A whole new wave of issues, such as work from home, accelerated telehealth and staff shortages, added further complications at a time when resources were stretched thinner than ever before.
