Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old staff member at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, has raised security concerns after gaining physical access to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), with reports indicating his potential connections to hacking groups and a history of inappropriate behavior. Coristine, linked to a cybercrime syndicate known as The Com, allegedly used the alias "Rivage" to interact in hacking forums and previously leaked proprietary information while employed at Path Networks. Recent reports also noted that a Telegram account associated with him had solicited a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The CISA and the Department of Homeland Security have yet to respond to inquiries about his access and activities.

Young Staffer’s Troubling Ties to Cybercrime Raise Alarms at CISA Nextgov

Cleveland Clinic announced its partnership with Ambience for ambient AI scribing technology following a six-month pilot program that evaluated five major scribing companies. The pilot, which involved over 300 clinicians across 20 specialties, focused on documentation quality, provider satisfaction, ease of implementation, and return on investment. Ambience's platform was highlighted for its superior clinical documentation, resulting in a significant reduction in cognitive burden for clinicians—with 67% feeling less stressed and a 32% increase in patient interaction time. Adoption rates of Ambience's AI documentation software were high, with 80% of providers utilizing it during patient interactions, contributing to a 7% increase in same-day chart closures.

Cleveland Clinic Chooses Ambience for Groundbreaking AI Scribing Partnership Fierce Healthcare

Ohio has enacted a law mandating hospitals to publish pricing information for at least 500 "shoppable services," fully aligning with federal price transparency rules introduced in 2021. Signed by Governor Mike DeWine on January 3, 2024, the legislation aims to alleviate patient concerns over unexpected bills and unclear pricing. Hospitals that fail to comply will be barred from collecting medical debts or reporting negative credit data. Despite a nationwide push for transparency, compliance remains low, with only 21% of hospitals meeting federal standards, and Ohio showing just 13%.

Ohio Leads Nation with Law Mandating Hospital Price Transparency Heartland Institute

The resurgence of carding, the illicit practice of stealing and selling payment card data, is being driven by innovative cybercriminal tactics, particularly from China, that have adapted to circumvent security measures associated with chip-based cards. Phishing schemes have evolved to send convincing messages that lure victims into revealing their card information and one-time passcodes, which criminals then use to link stolen data to mobile wallets compatible with major platforms like Apple and Google. These operations are highly organized, with criminals utilizing tutorials and bulk sales strategies to maximize profits, while new technologies such as "ghost tap" facilitate transactions without requiring physical access to users' devices, complicating detection and prevention efforts.

Cybercriminals Innovate Carding Tactics, Exploit Mobile Wallets for Profit Krebs on Security

Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old staff member at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, has raised security concerns after gaining physical access to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), with reports indicating his potential connections to hacking groups and a history of inappropriate behavior. Coristine, linked to a cybercrime syndicate known as The Com, allegedly used the alias "Rivage" to interact in hacking forums and previously leaked proprietary information while employed at Path Networks. Recent reports also noted that a Telegram account associated with him had solicited a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The CISA and the Department of Homeland Security have yet to respond to inquiries about his access and activities.

Young Staffer’s Troubling Ties to Cybercrime Raise Alarms at CISA Nextgov

Cleveland Clinic announced its partnership with Ambience for ambient AI scribing technology following a six-month pilot program that evaluated five major scribing companies. The pilot, which involved over 300 clinicians across 20 specialties, focused on documentation quality, provider satisfaction, ease of implementation, and return on investment. Ambience's platform was highlighted for its superior clinical documentation, resulting in a significant reduction in cognitive burden for clinicians—with 67% feeling less stressed and a 32% increase in patient interaction time. Adoption rates of Ambience's AI documentation software were high, with 80% of providers utilizing it during patient interactions, contributing to a 7% increase in same-day chart closures.

Cleveland Clinic Chooses Ambience for Groundbreaking AI Scribing Partnership Fierce Healthcare

Ohio has enacted a law mandating hospitals to publish pricing information for at least 500 "shoppable services," fully aligning with federal price transparency rules introduced in 2021. Signed by Governor Mike DeWine on January 3, 2024, the legislation aims to alleviate patient concerns over unexpected bills and unclear pricing. Hospitals that fail to comply will be barred from collecting medical debts or reporting negative credit data. Despite a nationwide push for transparency, compliance remains low, with only 21% of hospitals meeting federal standards, and Ohio showing just 13%.

Ohio Leads Nation with Law Mandating Hospital Price Transparency Heartland Institute

The resurgence of carding, the illicit practice of stealing and selling payment card data, is being driven by innovative cybercriminal tactics, particularly from China, that have adapted to circumvent security measures associated with chip-based cards. Phishing schemes have evolved to send convincing messages that lure victims into revealing their card information and one-time passcodes, which criminals then use to link stolen data to mobile wallets compatible with major platforms like Apple and Google. These operations are highly organized, with criminals utilizing tutorials and bulk sales strategies to maximize profits, while new technologies such as "ghost tap" facilitate transactions without requiring physical access to users' devices, complicating detection and prevention efforts.

Cybercriminals Innovate Carding Tactics, Exploit Mobile Wallets for Profit Krebs on Security