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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
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.
Doctors aren’t the only ones battling burnout. Many medical students are hurting.
Physicians, and tomorrow’s doctors, are struggling with their well-being, a new study finds. Experts call for changes to encourage doctors, residents and students to get the help they need.
Oracle says it’s bringing AI to make electronic health records easier to use
The tech giant touts the potential to reduce administrative burdens on doctors.
Ukraine president visits Northwell Health hospital
Volodymyr Zelenskyy went to Staten Island University Hospital to express thanks for the support of medical providers since Russia’s invasion.
Health equity is a journey, and these hospitals are leading the way
Boston Medical Center and University of Chicago Medicine ranked high in the Lown Institute’s list of racially inclusive hospitals. Leaders share their insights.