First revealed in March, the incident was confirmed to be months long. NYC Health + Hospitals blamed the intrusion on an unnamed third-party vendor. Stolen data includes medical records, finger and palm prints, and location data from patients and workers alike. First revealed in March, the incident was confirmed to be months long. NYC Health + Hospitals blamed the intrusion on an unnamed third-party vendor. Stolen data includes medical records, finger and palm prints, and location data from patients and workers alike. | | |
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The acquisition of SPR Therapeutics will allow Medtronic to expand its portfolio of neuromodulator medical devices. The deal is expected to close in 2027. The acquisition of SPR Therapeutics will allow Medtronic to expand its portfolio of neuromodulator medical devices. The deal is expected to close in 2027. | | |
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The state with the worst illicit drug problem is also home to the largest percentage of teenage users. The state with the worst illicit drug problem is also home to the largest percentage of teenage users. | | |
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Consider three AI developments that caught our eye at HealthExec this week. Consider three AI developments that caught our eye at HealthExec this week. | | |
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Washington-based Providence Health and Services denies the allegations. The lawsuit, filed by the state attorney general, details incidents of noncompliance and retaliation dating back to 2021. Washington-based Providence Health and Services denies the allegations. The lawsuit, filed by the state attorney general, details incidents of noncompliance and retaliation dating back to 2021. | | |
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Going forward, if the institution persistently fails to comply with its state’s minimum nurse-to-patient staffing plans, it could face regulatory fines, enforced corrective actions, external oversight and—should worse ever come to worst—the potential loss of its state license to operate as a hospital. Going forward, if the institution persistently fails to comply with its state’s minimum nurse-to-patient staffing plans, it could face regulatory fines, enforced corrective actions, external oversight and—should worse ever come to worst—the potential loss of its state license to operate as a hospital. | | |
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The new caps on how much borrowers pursuing professional degrees may take out have been set at $200,000. However, the plaintiffs—led by Maryland and New York—take issue with how the Trump administration defines a “professional degree,” as it includes many common healthcare fields. The new caps on how much borrowers pursuing professional degrees may take out have been set at $200,000. However, the plaintiffs—led by Maryland and New York—take issue with how the Trump administration defines a “professional degree,” as it includes many common healthcare fields. | | |
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The insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group said the shift is part of its ongoing effort to eliminate the barriers between care delivery and medical coverage. The full list of services exempt from prior authorizations includes diagnostic tests and many outpatient surgeries. The insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group said the shift is part of its ongoing effort to eliminate the barriers between care delivery and medical coverage. The full list of services exempt from prior authorizations includes diagnostic tests and many outpatient surgeries. | | |
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“When hospitals that were once competitors merge, prices go up—often by double-digit percentages—with no measurable improvement in patient outcomes.” “When hospitals that were once competitors merge, prices go up—often by double-digit percentages—with no measurable improvement in patient outcomes.” | | |
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The purchase price could end up being closer to $200 million if certain commercial milestones are met. The purchase price could end up being closer to $200 million if certain commercial milestones are met. | | |
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appointing Stephanie Haridopolos, MD, to carry out some of the functions of the “nation’s doctor," with the SG post empty since Trump took office. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appointing Stephanie Haridopolos, MD, to carry out some of the functions of the “nation’s doctor," with the SG post empty since Trump took office. | | |
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