The evolving cyber threat landscape has driven the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to propose significant updates to the HIPAA Security Rule, a first in 12 years, with more stringent guidelines for protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI). These amendments stress the need for network segmentation, real-time surveillance, and effective compliance with legislation to provide comprehensive coverage of defense gaps in information technology
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AI Shows High Accuracy in Suicide Risk Assessment: NeuroFlow Study
What You Should Know:
- NeuroFlow, a company focused on uncovering hidden behavioral health needs to enable more effective care, today published new research findings demonstrating how technology can significantly improve the ability to identify suicide risk, often among individuals who might otherwise go undiagnosed.
- The studies highlight the potential for user-friendly digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) to assess risk more efficiently, detect suicidal ideation
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St. Luke’s Invests $30M+ in GE HealthCare Advanced MRI with AI & iRT
What You Should Know:
- St. Luke’s University Health Network has made a $30M investment in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology and service from GE HealthCare.
- The strategic investment is intended to expand patient access to advanced imaging that can help to enhance image quality while reducing scan times and patient discomfort.
Enhancing the Patient Experience with Advanced MRI Design
A key focus of the new MRI technology deployment is improving the experience
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KLAS PACS 2025 Report: Consistent Support & Ongoing Development Crucial Amid AI and Cloud Focus
What You Should Know:
- As healthcare organizations navigate technological shifts in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) market, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud platforms top of mind, consistent vendor support and robust product development remain paramount for success.
- The newly released KLAS Research "PACS 2025" report underscores that while innovation is anticipated, strong foundational performance, responsive support, proactive guidance, and
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UPMC Opens State-of-the-Art Cancer Center in Croatia
What You Should Know:
- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), one of the largest and most renowned academic medical centers in the United States, has officially opened the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center – Croatia.
- Located on the campus of the General Hospital Zabok and the Croatian Veterans Hospital, this state-of-the-art oncology facility represents the largest American investment in the Croatian healthcare system to date, with nearly $20M committed in the
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Experian Health’s 2025 State of Patient Access: Key Findings & Trend
What You Should Know:
- Experian Health today released its annual 2025 State of Patient Access Survey, revealing a healthcare landscape where patient perceptions of access have stabilized somewhat, yet significant disconnects remain between patient expectations and provider capabilities, particularly concerning digital tools and data accuracy.
- While fewer patients report worsening access compared to previous years, challenges persist in areas like scheduling speed, digital
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Houston Methodist Pilots Ambience Healthcare’s Ambient AI for High-Acuity Settings
What You Should Know:
- Houston Methodist announced its pilot of Ambience Healthcare’s new AI notetaking solutions for emergency and inpatient care – some of the most complex, high-burnout areas of medicine.
- Ambience’s AI is the first of its kind to integrate directly into the EHR for these settings, reducing administrative burden so doctors can focus more on patient care.
Tackling High-Acuity Workflow and Documentation Challenges
Emergency departments and
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Allegheny Health Network Achieves Touchless Prior Authorization
What You Should Know:
- Humata Health, the leader in delivering AI-powered touchless prior authorizations, today announced that Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is the first health system to implement truly touchless medical prior authorization.
- By simply entering an order for a procedure into an electronic health record (EHR), AHN can now receive prior authorization from payers without any other human intervention, thanks to Humata’s artificial intelligence and automation
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CareCloud Launches AI Center of Excellence with 500 AI Professionals
What You Should Know:
- CareCloud, a provider of healthcare technology and generative AI solution announced the launch of its AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE). The strategic initiative is dedicated to developing and delivering scalable, domain-specific artificial intelligence solutions explicitly purpose-built for the healthcare sector.
- Operating under a dual-shore model, CareCloud plans an ambitious expansion, aiming to scale the AI CoE team to 500 professionals by the
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Simplifying HIPAA Compliance: How Microsegmentation Can Help
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, the stakes have never been higher especially for organizations in the healthcare industry. Data breaches and ransomware attacks are not just increasing in frequency—they’re becoming more sophisticated, leaving even the most prepared organizations vulnerable. The reality is clear: protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI) demands comprehensive, granular control.
This urgency has been underscored by the Department of Health and Human Services'
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