The healthcare industry reported more ransomware attacks than any other critical infrastructure sector in 2023. With the escalation of attacks in scale and intensity, it is clear that conventional healthcare cybersecurity methods have proven inadequate. A significant shift is required to combat increasingly sophisticated attacks.
For example, incident response—the standard processes and technologies used to detect and respond to cyber threats—has worked well for most industries, such as
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EveLab Insight Optimizes Skin Analysis with AI-Powered Neck Scan
What You Should Know:
- EveLab Insight, a pioneer in the beauty tech industry, has introduced a game-changing advancement to its Eve V Panoramic AI Skin Analysis System: a comprehensive neck analysis feature.
- The innovation elevates the system's capabilities beyond facial analysis, setting a new standard for precision and detail in evaluating neck wrinkles and fine lines.
Unveiling the Ground Truth of Skin
The Eve V system captures high-quality 3D face contour and
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AdventHealth Manchester Opens First Telehealth Primary Care Clinic in Walmart
What You Should Know:
- AdventHealth Manchester announced the opening of its first telehealth primary care clinic, AdventHealth Clinic Corbin, located within the Corbin Walmart.
- The telehealth primary care clinic aims to provide accessible and high-quality healthcare services to the community of Corbin and the surrounding areas.
AdventHealth Clinic Corbin Services
The AdventHealth Clinic Corbin leverages the latest technology to connect patients with experienced
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HGP Releases Health IT Private Equity Investment Trends for 2024
What You Should Know:
- Healthcare Growth Partners (HGP) and Eliciting Insights surveyed private equity investment professionals focused on the Healthcare and Health IT sectors.
- The 2024 Health IT Private Equity Survey aimed to capture the "new normal" of the market, considering the current point in the interest rate cycle, economic fluctuations, and the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Respondents included venture capital, growth equity, and buyout investors, providing a
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Epic Unveils Expanded APIs for Healthcare App Developers
What You Should Know:
- EHR leader Epic announced the expansion of its Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for healthcare app developers.
- These APIs, available at no cost, will enable developers to access a more comprehensive view of the patient, supporting the latest standards in data exchange.
Enhanced Interoperability for Personalized Care
The expanded APIs are designed to support version 3 of the United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI v3).
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2024 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Survey: Governance and Automation Shape Healthcare IT
What You Should Know:
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has released its annual Digital Health Most Wired (DHMW) survey report, providing valuable insights into the digital health progress of healthcare organizations (HCOs) worldwide.
- The 2024 survey reveals a significant shift towards governance and automation in key digital domains, reflecting a growing emphasis on leveraging technology to improve patient care and operational
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Debunking the Myths of Self-Directed Care
Self-directed care remains one of the best-kept secrets in long-term care, and though it’s steadily growing, overall enrollment – and awareness – remains relatively low. From 2019 to 2023, the U.S. saw a 23% increase in people self-directing their long-term services and supports (LTSS). Yet, because many eligible individuals remain unaware of self-direction, vulnerable populations, including individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, chronic diseases, and adults
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SimonMed Imaging Adopts cmAngio for Early Breast Cancer Detection
What You Should Know:
- CureMetrix, an innovator in AI-driven mammography solutions, has partnered with SimonMed Imaging, a prominent provider of outpatient medical imaging services in the United States.
- The strategic collaboration will bring CureMetrix's cutting-edge AI technology, cmAngio, to SimonMed Imaging's extensive network of facilities across the nation.
cmAngio: Enhancing Breast Cancer Detection with AI
cmAngio is an FDA-cleared AI-powered software designed to
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Navigating Security and Privacy Challenges in Healthcare IT: A Strategic Approach
The healthcare IT sector faces significant challenges in ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive patient information. Healthcare organizations are navigating an increasingly complex array of threats, from physical security breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks. The importance of a comprehensive approach to security cannot be overstated, as it involves integrating physical, procedural, and technological measures to protect patient data and maintain trust. The consequences of breaches can
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Cerebral Inc. Agrees to $3.6M Settlement Over Unauthorized Distribution of Controlled Substances
What You Should Know:
- Cerebral, Inc., an online mental healthcare provider, has entered into a non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York to pay more than $3.6M to resolve allegations that it engaged in practices that facilitated the unauthorized distribution of controlled substances from 2019 to 2022.
- Founded in 2020, Cerebral offers telehealth services aimed at providing mental health treatment, including medication
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