Ron Southwick

Ron Southwick is lead editor of Chief Healthcare Executive®, a division of MJH Life Sciences. He has spent more than 30 years as a journalist, including work at newspapers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and covering national policy in Washington, D.C. He lives in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Sandy, and son, Jason.

Articles by Ron Southwick

As Hospitals Struggle With Cyberattacks, Feds Call for Tougher Defenses

ByRon Southwick

November 4th 2021

The Biden administration has directed federal agencies and private companies to address weaknesses. The government has also released a catalog of vulnerable systems and products.

Smartwatches Provide Wealth of Data for Research and Patient Care, Study Finds

ByRon Southwick

November 3rd 2021

A University of Michigan study shows how wearable devices such as the Apple watch offer a window into the daily lives of thousands, offering valuable research and clinical information.