Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

Emotional rescue: AI app interprets feelings of the nonverbal

A healthcare AI startup spawned from academia has launched an app to help caregivers understand the emotional state of individuals who are minimally verbal due to such conditions as autism, brain injury and dementia.

New ransomware threat with ties to Russia targets healthcare providers

The "prolific" ransomware group Clop is associated with Russia and has managed to breach some major healthcare systems.

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AI in healthcare? Many patients seem unimpressed

60% of U.S. adults would be uncomfortable if their healthcare provider relied on AI for their medical care.

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Regional One hit by data breach

Reventics, a revenue cycle management company and a business associate of Regional One Health, detected a cyber-intruder who accessed the company’s servers in December 2022.

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UnitedHealthcare’s new rewards program offers incentives for using wearables, meeting health goals

The program, UnitedHealthcare Rewards, encourages eligible members to use a compatible activity tracker, smartwatch or smartphone to meet daily activity goals, track sleep and measure other health goals.

Another ransomware warning for healthcare providers: North Korean attacks

Healthcare and public health organizations have been alerted to another ransomware threat––this time from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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Q&A: What healthcare providers should do after a data breach

Health Exec caught up with Rob Kim, chief technology officer at digital solutions provider Presidio, to understand what healthcare organizations should do after a data breach.

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Globus Medical to acquire NuVasive for $3.1B

"This transaction reflects our mission to become the leading musculoskeletal technology company in the world by developing products that promote healing in patients with musculoskeletal disorders," said Dan Scavilla, president and CEO of Globus Medical.

Around the web

The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.