The ransomware group Interlock has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Kettering Health, disrupting operations across the healthcare network and forcing a complete shutdown of computer systems. The attack, which occurred two weeks ago, involved the theft of over 940 gigabytes of sensitive data, including patient health records and employee information. Although initially unconfirmed, the attack's connection to Interlock was later established, and the group's acknowledgment of responsibility may indicate stalled negotiations regarding ransom demands, which Kettering Health has publicly stated it did not meet. Some of the compromised files contain particularly sensitive information, including details related to police officers affiliated with the organization.

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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have created a machine learning tool named GLUCOSE to improve blood sugar management for ICU patients recovering from heart surgery. Published in NPJ Digital Medicine, the study discusses the difficulty in maintaining stable blood sugar levels, as patients are vulnerable to both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. GLUCOSE employs reinforcement learning to provide insulin dosing recommendations based on real-time data, enhancing patient safety and supporting clinician decision-making. Initial tests indicate that GLUCOSE can perform on par with experienced clinicians, but the developers underscore its role as an aid rather than a replacement for clinical judgment.

AI Tool GLUCOSE Revolutionizes Blood Sugar Management in ICU Recovery Mount Sinai

The fiscal 2026 budget proposal for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services includes significant reductions, with a $31 billion decrease from the previous year, bringing the discretionary budget authority to $94.7 billion. The plan proposes consolidating HHS’s divisions from 28 to 15 and reducing its workforce from 82,000 to about 62,000. Nevertheless, the budget aims to bolster enforcement of health information privacy through a newly established Assistant Secretary for Enforcement, which will oversee various units, including the Office for Civil Rights, allocated nearly $237.7 million to enhance its capabilities and manage a backlog of cases. Additionally, the proposal includes $130 million for a Chief Technology Officer role to oversee cybersecurity and health IT initiatives.

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Brad Reimer, Chief Information Officer at Sanford Health, discussed the integral role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare at AVIA’s Digital Innovation Leaders Event. He introduced "Agentic AI," which utilizes automation and machine learning to enhance patient care and address workforce shortages, particularly in rural areas. Reimer underscored the necessity of operationalizing digital strategies to meet rising patient expectations for services like virtual care and remote monitoring, emphasizing the involvement of frontline caregivers in these transformations to avoid potential pitfalls. He also highlighted demographic shifts that necessitate urgent attention to healthcare challenges, particularly for high-needs patients in rural America.

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The ransomware group Interlock has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Kettering Health, disrupting operations across the healthcare network and forcing a complete shutdown of computer systems. The attack, which occurred two weeks ago, involved the theft of over 940 gigabytes of sensitive data, including patient health records and employee information. Although initially unconfirmed, the attack's connection to Interlock was later established, and the group's acknowledgment of responsibility may indicate stalled negotiations regarding ransom demands, which Kettering Health has publicly stated it did not meet. Some of the compromised files contain particularly sensitive information, including details related to police officers affiliated with the organization.

Ransomware Attack on Kettering Health Exposes 940GB of Sensitive Data TechCrunch

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have created a machine learning tool named GLUCOSE to improve blood sugar management for ICU patients recovering from heart surgery. Published in NPJ Digital Medicine, the study discusses the difficulty in maintaining stable blood sugar levels, as patients are vulnerable to both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. GLUCOSE employs reinforcement learning to provide insulin dosing recommendations based on real-time data, enhancing patient safety and supporting clinician decision-making. Initial tests indicate that GLUCOSE can perform on par with experienced clinicians, but the developers underscore its role as an aid rather than a replacement for clinical judgment.

AI Tool GLUCOSE Revolutionizes Blood Sugar Management in ICU Recovery Mount Sinai

The fiscal 2026 budget proposal for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services includes significant reductions, with a $31 billion decrease from the previous year, bringing the discretionary budget authority to $94.7 billion. The plan proposes consolidating HHS’s divisions from 28 to 15 and reducing its workforce from 82,000 to about 62,000. Nevertheless, the budget aims to bolster enforcement of health information privacy through a newly established Assistant Secretary for Enforcement, which will oversee various units, including the Office for Civil Rights, allocated nearly $237.7 million to enhance its capabilities and manage a backlog of cases. Additionally, the proposal includes $130 million for a Chief Technology Officer role to oversee cybersecurity and health IT initiatives.

HHS Budget Proposal Slashes $31 Billion, Restructures for Efficiency and Security BankInfoSecurity

Brad Reimer, Chief Information Officer at Sanford Health, discussed the integral role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare at AVIA’s Digital Innovation Leaders Event. He introduced "Agentic AI," which utilizes automation and machine learning to enhance patient care and address workforce shortages, particularly in rural areas. Reimer underscored the necessity of operationalizing digital strategies to meet rising patient expectations for services like virtual care and remote monitoring, emphasizing the involvement of frontline caregivers in these transformations to avoid potential pitfalls. He also highlighted demographic shifts that necessitate urgent attention to healthcare challenges, particularly for high-needs patients in rural America.

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