What You Should Know:
- Incredible Health today announced the release of its sixth annual State of U.S. Nursing & Technicians Report, the largest of its kind with insights from over 1 million nurses and, for the first time, technicians, reveals a healthcare workforce under immense pressure.
- The 2025 findings show that while the nursing shortage persists, an even more severe crisis is unfolding among technicians. Both groups are feeling the weight of staffing gaps,
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Archives for 06/09/2025
Healthcare IT Dangerously Overconfident in Email Security, New Report Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new 2025 report from Paubox reveals a critical disconnect between the perceived security readiness and actual email vulnerability within healthcare organizations. While 92% of healthcare IT leaders express confidence in their ability to prevent email-based data breaches, 8 out of 10 admit to worrying about their HIPAA compliance status, highlighting a dangerous overconfidence that leaves patient data exposed.
- The report, “2025 Healthcare Email Security Report”
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Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Overhaul: Navigating the New Federal Security Standards for Hospitals
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, proposed updates to federal healthcare cybersecurity standards have reignited debate across the industry. Introduced in December 2024, these regulations represent the first significant update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's (HIPAA) Security Rule, aiming to address the advent of AI, quantum computing and virtual reality. These changes mandate that HIPAA-covered entities encrypt data, implement multifactor
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MD Anderson and HealthEx Collaborate to Develop AI-Powered Patient Data Consent Platform
What You Should Know:
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and HealthEx announced a strategic collaboration to develop tools aimed at streamlining the patient consent process, while simultaneously creating greater transparency and control for patients over how their data is used in research.
- As part of this collaboration, the two organizations will work on the continued development and future implementation of HealthEx’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven global
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Sleep Cycle Launches Clinical Study for Smartphone-Based Sleep Apnea Screening
What You Should Know:
- Sleep Cycle, a sleep technology company, announced the commencement of a clinical study to validate its forthcoming smartphone-based feature for screening and monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- The feature will require no additional hardware or wearables, marking a significant step in the company's mission to pioneer accessible, technology-driven health solutions.
Addressing a Global Health Challenge
Obstructive sleep apnea is a widespread
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Closing the EHR Gap: Patient Communication as a Bridge in a Fragmented Healthcare System
For decades, the Electronic Health Record (EHR) has been the backbone of the healthcare tech stack. And that’s for good reason. The digitization that EHRs provide has transformed how hospitals and health systems interact with clinical data, as well as how they talk to patients.
But the EHR isn’t a monolith. In 2025, we find ourselves in a healthcare environment that puts new value on patient centricity and value-based care. As healthcare leaders continue to adapt, they continue to recognize a
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State of Montana Partners with GoGoGrandparent to Provide Free Transportation and Delivery Services for Seniors
What You Should Know:
- GoGoGrandparent, a leader in on-demand services for aging adults, announced a new partnership with the State of Montana to provide free transportation and prescription/grocery delivery services to seniors. This collaboration represents a new, broader model for state-sponsored senior support that other states can emulate.
- The program allows residents 60 and over to access essential services simply by calling GoGoGrandparent directly, with no need for a
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Nurse Burnout Capitals: New Report Reveals Top 10 States for Burnout Risk
What You Should Know:
- A new study from Nursa has identified the U.S. states where nurses are most likely to experience burnout, with Colorado topping the list. The analysis reveals surprising insights into how factors like compensation, job satisfaction, patient load, and cost of living intersect to impact nurses across the country.
- With nearly a third (31.5%) of U.S. registered nurses leaving the profession due to burnout, experts at Nursa developed a comprehensive burnout score
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