The AHA Rural Hospital Leadership Team Award is open for applications until August 31. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional leadership and innovation in addressing community health needs. The winning team will receive a $2,000…
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Leading cybersecurity agencies, including CISA, FBI, and MS-ISAC, along with international partners, have issued recommendations to protect healthcare and critical infrastructure networks from the LockBit ransomware threat. LockBit is a highly aggressive strain targeting…
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During the American Medical Association House of Delegates Annual Meeting, physicians agreed to develop principles on the benefits and consequences of AI-generated medical advice. They aim to protect patients from misinformation and ensure the…
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Two rural Catholic hospitals in Illinois, St. Margaret’s Health in Peru and Spring Valley are closing due to a 2021 cyberattack, staffing shortages, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure is the first to be…
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Thirty Madison, a chronic care management platform, has acquired the assets of online birth control pharmacy The Pill Club following its bankruptcy. Thirty Madison purchased over 100,000 patient files for $32.3 million, ensuring continuity…
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CISA and the FBI have issued a warning about the Clop MFT ransomware, which targets healthcare systems via a vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer tool. Progress Software has issued patches and upgrades to…
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GE Healthcare has obtained FDA clearance for its DL model, Sonic DL, designed for cardiac MRI. This deep learning-enhanced technology enables the acquisition of high-quality MRI images up to 12 times faster than traditional…
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Walmart has partnered with Simple HealthKit, a diagnostics startup, to offer at-home testing kits for sexual wellness, diabetes detection, and respiratory health on its website. Customers can order the kits, perform the tests at…
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Hospitals are focusing on promoting healthy communities by addressing social drivers of health. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles engaged young people in assessing their community’s health through a photography project. Community Health Improvement Week celebrates…
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Researchers from Boston University have developed a machine learning model to provide personalized hypertension treatment recommendations. The model analyzes patient-specific characteristics and medical history to generate a customized hypertension prescription, suggesting the most appropriate…
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