The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has initiated the AI Standards Zero Drafts project to advance the creation of artificial intelligence standards. This initiative, announced during NIST's AI symposium in September 2024, aims to involve a broad range of stakeholders to draft preliminary standards, referred to as "zero drafts." NIST emphasizes the urgent need for effective AI governance standards amidst rapid technological advancements and concerns about fragmentation in regulatory frameworks. The project will run until summer 2025, prioritizing community engagement through topic proposals and ongoing feedback, ultimately leading to comprehensive standards that address diverse AI needs.

NIST Launches AI Standards Initiative to Shape Future Governance NIST

A study from Stanford Medicine, published in *Nature Medicine*, reveals that an AI algorithm can improve the administration of intravenous nutrition for premature infants by predicting their specific nutrient needs. Trained on approximately 80,000 past prescriptions, the algorithm analyzes data from electronic medical records to assist healthcare professionals in the complex and error-prone process of prescribing total parenteral nutrition. The researchers aim to utilize this technology to streamline the prescription process, reduce mistakes, and enhance care for vulnerable infants who depend on these specialized nutritional interventions.

AI Revolutionizes Nutritional Care for Premature Infants, Boosting Outcomes Stanford Medicine

Healthcare innovation in rural America encounters distinct obstacles, as small towns depend heavily on local hospitals and physicians. Critical-access hospitals are investigating technologies such as telehealth and artificial intelligence to enhance care, but these solutions often do not fit rural contexts. Hospital leaders are cautious about new technologies, fearing they could undermine local connections. The balance between adopting innovation and preserving community ties is crucial, and workforce development constraints often limit available resources for technological upgrades. While telehealth can enhance access to specialists, it may also divert patients from local institutions, posing a risk to their viability.

Rural Healthcare Faces Innovation Dilemma Amid Community Connection Challenges HealthLeaders

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is restarting HIPAA compliance audits for the first time since 2016-2017, with a focus on cybersecurity threats, particularly ransomware and hacking. These audits will involve 50 healthcare organizations and business associates, driven by a significant rise in reported hacking and ransomware incidents. The initiative aims to evaluate compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule provisions essential for preventing data breaches, responding to a notable 30% increase in hacking and a 45% rise in ransomware attacks from 2020 to 2024. Specific details regarding the audit criteria and selection process have not been disclosed, as the project resumes after a period of dormancy due to resource limitations.

HHS Resumes HIPAA Audits Amid Surge in Cybersecurity Threats BankInfoSecurity

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has initiated the AI Standards Zero Drafts project to advance the creation of artificial intelligence standards. This initiative, announced during NIST's AI symposium in September 2024, aims to involve a broad range of stakeholders to draft preliminary standards, referred to as "zero drafts." NIST emphasizes the urgent need for effective AI governance standards amidst rapid technological advancements and concerns about fragmentation in regulatory frameworks. The project will run until summer 2025, prioritizing community engagement through topic proposals and ongoing feedback, ultimately leading to comprehensive standards that address diverse AI needs.

NIST Launches AI Standards Initiative to Shape Future Governance NIST

A study from Stanford Medicine, published in *Nature Medicine*, reveals that an AI algorithm can improve the administration of intravenous nutrition for premature infants by predicting their specific nutrient needs. Trained on approximately 80,000 past prescriptions, the algorithm analyzes data from electronic medical records to assist healthcare professionals in the complex and error-prone process of prescribing total parenteral nutrition. The researchers aim to utilize this technology to streamline the prescription process, reduce mistakes, and enhance care for vulnerable infants who depend on these specialized nutritional interventions.

AI Revolutionizes Nutritional Care for Premature Infants, Boosting Outcomes Stanford Medicine

Healthcare innovation in rural America encounters distinct obstacles, as small towns depend heavily on local hospitals and physicians. Critical-access hospitals are investigating technologies such as telehealth and artificial intelligence to enhance care, but these solutions often do not fit rural contexts. Hospital leaders are cautious about new technologies, fearing they could undermine local connections. The balance between adopting innovation and preserving community ties is crucial, and workforce development constraints often limit available resources for technological upgrades. While telehealth can enhance access to specialists, it may also divert patients from local institutions, posing a risk to their viability.

Rural Healthcare Faces Innovation Dilemma Amid Community Connection Challenges HealthLeaders

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is restarting HIPAA compliance audits for the first time since 2016-2017, with a focus on cybersecurity threats, particularly ransomware and hacking. These audits will involve 50 healthcare organizations and business associates, driven by a significant rise in reported hacking and ransomware incidents. The initiative aims to evaluate compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule provisions essential for preventing data breaches, responding to a notable 30% increase in hacking and a 45% rise in ransomware attacks from 2020 to 2024. Specific details regarding the audit criteria and selection process have not been disclosed, as the project resumes after a period of dormancy due to resource limitations.

HHS Resumes HIPAA Audits Amid Surge in Cybersecurity Threats BankInfoSecurity