Hamas attack on Israel illuminates situational awareness' importance, particularly for healthcare entities using cybersecurity, IT or medical solutions from Israeli providers. If war prolongs, Israel's ability to support infrastructure—security, software, hardware firms—might be impacted. Healthcare supply reliance from the region requires special attention. H-ISAC hasn't faced cyberattacks linked to Middle Eastern situation, though potential exists + phishing attempts seen. Actual HTTP/2 vulnerability alerts shared, hacktivist groups exploiting zero-day weaknesses in ongoing DDoS attacks. Anderson advises optimal intelligence-sharing, preparation for potential threats—DDoS, hacktivism, phishing, other attacks—incident response planning for physical healthcare threats + ignoring misinformation.

Could Middle Eastern Cyberwarfare Spill Into Health Sector? BankInfoSecurity

Aetna alters commercial policy, discontinuing certain telehealth services from Dec.1, including audio-only and text-based visits expanded during public health emergency. Despite changes, Aetna's coverage for telehealth services, including routine care, sick visits, and prescription refills, more extensive than pre-pandemic. Other stakeholders in healthcare assessing telehealth flexibilities post-emergency period, expecting key decisions by 2024.

Aetna to cut coverage for audio-only and asynchronous text-based telehealth visits Healthcare Finance News

Nursing embracing technology for enhanced patient care; remote monitoring, telehealth, AI-assisted diagnostics, simulation training, and robotics boost efficiency, accessibility. Virtual nursing augments care, optimizes workflows, and improves decision-making capabilities. Benefits include reduced readmissions, patient participation in care plans, convenience, and improved access for rural and mobility-challenged patients. Despite the advancements, in-person care remains irreplaceable.

Click for Care: How Virtual Nursing Is Improving Outcomes healthsystemcio.com

Atrium Health to deploy Microsoft subsidiary Nuance's AI Copilot across its 40 hospitals, generating clinical summaries from patient encounters to enhance efficiency, satisfaction, patient care quality. Early use reports patient volume and time spent increase.

Atrium to roll out AI 'copilot' across 40 hospitals Beckers Hospital Review

Hamas attack on Israel illuminates situational awareness' importance, particularly for healthcare entities using cybersecurity, IT or medical solutions from Israeli providers. If war prolongs, Israel's ability to support infrastructure—security, software, hardware firms—might be impacted. Healthcare supply reliance from the region requires special attention. H-ISAC hasn't faced cyberattacks linked to Middle Eastern situation, though potential exists + phishing attempts seen. Actual HTTP/2 vulnerability alerts shared, hacktivist groups exploiting zero-day weaknesses in ongoing DDoS attacks. Anderson advises optimal intelligence-sharing, preparation for potential threats—DDoS, hacktivism, phishing, other attacks—incident response planning for physical healthcare threats + ignoring misinformation.

Could Middle Eastern Cyberwarfare Spill Into Health Sector? BankInfoSecurity

Aetna alters commercial policy, discontinuing certain telehealth services from Dec.1, including audio-only and text-based visits expanded during public health emergency. Despite changes, Aetna's coverage for telehealth services, including routine care, sick visits, and prescription refills, more extensive than pre-pandemic. Other stakeholders in healthcare assessing telehealth flexibilities post-emergency period, expecting key decisions by 2024.

Aetna to cut coverage for audio-only and asynchronous text-based telehealth visits Healthcare Finance News

Nursing embracing technology for enhanced patient care; remote monitoring, telehealth, AI-assisted diagnostics, simulation training, and robotics boost efficiency, accessibility. Virtual nursing augments care, optimizes workflows, and improves decision-making capabilities. Benefits include reduced readmissions, patient participation in care plans, convenience, and improved access for rural and mobility-challenged patients. Despite the advancements, in-person care remains irreplaceable.

Click for Care: How Virtual Nursing Is Improving Outcomes healthsystemcio.com

Atrium Health to deploy Microsoft subsidiary Nuance's AI Copilot across its 40 hospitals, generating clinical summaries from patient encounters to enhance efficiency, satisfaction, patient care quality. Early use reports patient volume and time spent increase.

Atrium to roll out AI 'copilot' across 40 hospitals Beckers Hospital Review