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Hospitals face hard choices in cyberattacks
The Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action changes the game
Why health systems are banking on this model
LCMC Health wins court battle with FTC over merger
A federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to block the Louisiana system’s acquisition of three hospitals from HCA Healthcare.
From doctors to students, women in medicine suffer more burnout and anxiety
There’s a significant gender gap in the well-being of female physicians and women training to be tomorrow’s doctors.
NIH invests $171M in new effort to improve health equity
It’s a different approach for the federal government’s largest source of funds for health research.
Mental health: Clinicians can look out for each other
Healthcare workers can engage colleagues who are struggling and let them know they aren’t alone. Leaders also need to be checking on their teams.
Health systems see spike in advanced email cyberattacks
The attacks involve business email compromise to phishing attempts. A cybersecurity expert says attackers will slowly engage victims and build trust.
Looking at Costco’s partnership with Sesame for telehealth
The warehouse’s members will be able to get virtual care appointments for $29. Sesame CEO David Goldhill is aiming to add more convenience to healthcare.
Emerging cybersecurity threats in healthcare | Special Report
Experts warn about the growing dangers of criminals using AI and deepfakes to target hospitals and healthcare organizations.
Hospitals are making strides in cybersecurity, as leaders now have ‘the fear of God’
Ransomware attacks can endanger patients and costs health systems millions. Experts say the C-suite is more engaged on the issue.
As Wisconsin hospitals systems near merger, they say health equity is a top priority
Froedtert Health and ThedaCare say they are looking to expand healthcare options in rural communities.
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers will strike next week if they don’t get a deal
The unions say they need an agreement by the end of the week, or they will walk out in October. It would be the largest healthcare worker strike in U.S. history.
Ochsner Health testing use of AI in sending messages to patients
About 100 clinicians are engaged in a pilot program aimed at improving response time for patients, and saving some time for doctors.
Prepayment itemized bill audits: What’s the catch? | Viewpoint
These audits hurt hospitals’ revenue cycles by increasing administrative costs and ultimately reducing reimbursement.
Kaiser Permanente names leader of Southern California, Hawaii region | MED MOVES
Seattle Children's appoints a chief scientific officer, and others take on new roles.
Pushing for more men, and more Black men, to be screened for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer cases have increased after years of decline. Evan Goldfischer, president of LUGPA, talks about the need to increase awareness and outreach.
Tower Health suffers rating downgrade as it strives to recover
Fitch Ratings cited continued losses and a low amount of cash on hand. The Pennsylvania-based system says it’s making progress toward profitability.