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Gather Health Revolutionizes Senior Care, Reducing ER Visits by 53%

April 1, 2025

Gather Health has been shown to improve care for older adults, particularly those on Medicare, who often face challenges that lead to emergency room visits due to chronic conditions. The company, founded in 2022 by Brent Asplin, integrates traditional medical services with home care and technology for remote monitoring, which has led to a 53% reduction in hospitalizations. With over 2,500 patients enrolled and plans to double this number by year-end, Gather Health aims to enhance value-based care in underserved areas like Dorchester, following a $17 million funding round to support its growth.

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Is Browser-Native Ransomware the Next Big Cybersecurity Threat?

April 1, 2025

A recent report has revealed the rising threat of browser-native ransomware, which signifies a shift in cybercrime tactics as more applications function within web browsers. With ransomware causing $276 billion in losses over the past five years, the accessibility of enterprise data through cloud storage and SaaS solutions is creating new vulnerabilities. Browser-native ransomware operates stealthily within browsers, eluding traditional detection tools that focus on device file downloads, and can potentially target identities across various applications, amplifying its impact. The report by SquareX presents three hypothetical scenarios demonstrating how such attacks could occur, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

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Massive 2.87 Billion Twitter User Profiles Leaked in Insider Job Scandal

April 1, 2025

A data leak involving around 2.87 billion Twitter (now X) user profiles has reportedly occurred, attributed to an insider during company layoffs. The incident, disclosed by a user named ThinkingOne on Breach Forums, could constitute the largest social media data breach to date, although X has not confirmed the breach. The leaked data includes extensive metadata, such as user IDs, display names, and activity counts, but does not contain email addresses, raising concerns about potential phishing and identity theft. ThinkingOne has also combined this leak with a previous 2023 breach, creating a merged file that includes sensitive email information.

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AI Scribes Slash Clinician Burnout at Mass General Brigham, Atrium Health

April 1, 2025

AI-powered medical transcription tools, known as AI scribes, are showing promise in reducing clinician burnout by automating the documentation process, thereby lessening the cognitive load on healthcare providers. Early adopters, such as Mass General Brigham, reported a 40% reduction in burnout during a six-week pilot. However, the financial impact of these tools remains uncertain. Studies, including one involving 112 physicians at Atrium Health, found no significant improvement in provider efficiency. While AI scribes enhance clinician well-being, their effect on productivity and financial performance in healthcare settings is still unclear.

AI Scribes Slash Clinician Burnout, Transform Patient Care Experience Healthcare Dive

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Gather Health Revolutionizes Senior Care, Reducing ER Visits by 53%

April 1, 2025

Gather Health has been shown to improve care for older adults, particularly those on Medicare, who often face challenges that lead to emergency room visits due to chronic conditions. The company, founded in 2022 by Brent Asplin, integrates traditional medical services with home care and technology for remote monitoring, which has led to a 53% reduction in hospitalizations. With over 2,500 patients enrolled and plans to double this number by year-end, Gather Health aims to enhance value-based care in underserved areas like Dorchester, following a $17 million funding round to support its growth.

Gather Health Revolutionizes Senior Care, Reducing ER Visits by 53% Forbes

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Is Browser-Native Ransomware the Next Big Cybersecurity Threat?

April 1, 2025

A recent report has revealed the rising threat of browser-native ransomware, which signifies a shift in cybercrime tactics as more applications function within web browsers. With ransomware causing $276 billion in losses over the past five years, the accessibility of enterprise data through cloud storage and SaaS solutions is creating new vulnerabilities. Browser-native ransomware operates stealthily within browsers, eluding traditional detection tools that focus on device file downloads, and can potentially target identities across various applications, amplifying its impact. The report by SquareX presents three hypothetical scenarios demonstrating how such attacks could occur, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

Emerging Browser-Native Ransomware Threatens Cybersecurity Landscape Cybernews

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Massive 2.87 Billion Twitter User Profiles Leaked in Insider Job Scandal

April 1, 2025

A data leak involving around 2.87 billion Twitter (now X) user profiles has reportedly occurred, attributed to an insider during company layoffs. The incident, disclosed by a user named ThinkingOne on Breach Forums, could constitute the largest social media data breach to date, although X has not confirmed the breach. The leaked data includes extensive metadata, such as user IDs, display names, and activity counts, but does not contain email addresses, raising concerns about potential phishing and identity theft. ThinkingOne has also combined this leak with a previous 2023 breach, creating a merged file that includes sensitive email information.

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AI Scribes Slash Clinician Burnout at Mass General Brigham, Atrium Health

April 1, 2025

AI-powered medical transcription tools, known as AI scribes, are showing promise in reducing clinician burnout by automating the documentation process, thereby lessening the cognitive load on healthcare providers. Early adopters, such as Mass General Brigham, reported a 40% reduction in burnout during a six-week pilot. However, the financial impact of these tools remains uncertain. Studies, including one involving 112 physicians at Atrium Health, found no significant improvement in provider efficiency. While AI scribes enhance clinician well-being, their effect on productivity and financial performance in healthcare settings is still unclear.

AI Scribes Slash Clinician Burnout, Transform Patient Care Experience Healthcare Dive

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