Dental chain fined $350K for covering up ransomware attack | Healthcare, AI top list of 25 fastest growing jobs | more

A regional chain of clinics that lied through its teeth about a data breach has agreed to pay a $350,000 settlement to resolve multiple allegations it violated HIPAA. 

While artificial intelligence engineers and consultants took the top two spots, physical therapists and advanced practice providers also landed among the 25 fastest growing jobs in the U.S. 

A new final rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau bans reporting agencies from including medical debts on credit reports or factoring them into credit scores.

The new deadline for the deal to be finalized is Dec. 31, 2025. However, the ultimate fate of UnitedHealth's acquisition of Amedisys will be decided in a federal court. 

Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital is suing the county after police revoked protection services for the Catholic facility, which refused to remove the baggie, citing safety concerns. 

There have been no reported injuries. However, due to the risk of death or paralysis associated with metal debris entering brain tissue, the recall is designated Class I, the most serious of its type. 

A cybersecurity firm found '123456' and '123456789' are the most common passwords used in the workplace after analyzing 2.5TB of data.

Results from the world’s largest prospective artificial intelligence study revealed the system could significantly benefit breast cancer screening programs.

Phoenix-based OnRad Inc. is acquiring competitor Direct Radiology from Royal Philips for an undisclosed sum, seeking to bolster recruitment and pursue operational efficiencies.