Google has revealed that sophisticated hackers affiliated with the Chinese government, identified as the group UNC5221, are targeting technology companies and legal firms with stealthy malware. These attacks focus on infiltrating the networks of service providers to gather sensitive information regarding U.S. national security and trade, marking a troubling evolution in cybersecurity threats that recall the infamous SolarWinds incident. The malware, known as Brickstorm, is notably effective against systems lacking endpoint detection, raising significant concerns about the security of healthcare technology infrastructures. This development underscores the urgent need for healthcare professionals to enhance their cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient and institutional data from geopolitical risks.

Chinese Hackers Exploit Vulnerabilities in Major Tech Firms, Says Google Cybersecurity Dive

CommonSpirit Health has partnered with ESO to enhance patient care and provider education through improved data interoperability between EMS teams and hospitals in Utah's Wasatch Front region. This collaboration enables EMS personnel to access hospital outcome data and patient health records, thus facilitating better emergency responses and training. By addressing social determinants of health, the initiative emphasizes the importance of comprehensive patient data in medical encounters. Overall, this partnership is poised to significantly elevate the quality of emergency care and operational efficiency within healthcare systems.

CommonSpirit and ESO Partner to Revolutionize EMS Data Sharing in Utah Healthcare IT News

As Congress deliberates on the extension of Medicare coverage for home telehealth services, the future of telehealth remains precarious, especially for Medicare beneficiaries who may lose access to remote care. The temporary expansions established during the Covid-19 pandemic have provided crucial support for both providers and patients, yet recent legislative efforts to secure these benefits on a permanent basis have stalled. If the provisions expire on October 1, many Medicare patients would be required to attend telehealth appointments at healthcare facilities, significantly hindering access and creating operational challenges for providers. This situation underscores the urgent need for legislative action to clarify the framework for telehealth services in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Medicare Telehealth Services Face Uncertain Future Amid Legislative Stalemate Healthcare Brew

Thyme Care, a Nashville-based healthcare company, has secured $97 million in Series D funding, bringing its total capital to $275 million. This financing, supported by both existing and new investors like CVS Health Ventures and Humana, aims to enhance its value-based cancer care model, which serves 8 million Americans and manages over $5 billion in oncology spending. Thyme Care's approach, which includes electronic patient-reported outcome surveys, has resulted in significantly reduced emergency room visits and hospital admissions, while improving operational efficiency for partner practices. These advancements underscore the potential of technology-driven solutions to streamline care and improve patient outcomes in oncology.

Thyme Care Secures $97M to Revolutionize Cancer Care Nationwide Becker's Hospital Review

Google has revealed that sophisticated hackers affiliated with the Chinese government, identified as the group UNC5221, are targeting technology companies and legal firms with stealthy malware. These attacks focus on infiltrating the networks of service providers to gather sensitive information regarding U.S. national security and trade, marking a troubling evolution in cybersecurity threats that recall the infamous SolarWinds incident. The malware, known as Brickstorm, is notably effective against systems lacking endpoint detection, raising significant concerns about the security of healthcare technology infrastructures. This development underscores the urgent need for healthcare professionals to enhance their cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient and institutional data from geopolitical risks.

Chinese Hackers Exploit Vulnerabilities in Major Tech Firms, Says Google Cybersecurity Dive

CommonSpirit Health has partnered with ESO to enhance patient care and provider education through improved data interoperability between EMS teams and hospitals in Utah's Wasatch Front region. This collaboration enables EMS personnel to access hospital outcome data and patient health records, thus facilitating better emergency responses and training. By addressing social determinants of health, the initiative emphasizes the importance of comprehensive patient data in medical encounters. Overall, this partnership is poised to significantly elevate the quality of emergency care and operational efficiency within healthcare systems.

CommonSpirit and ESO Partner to Revolutionize EMS Data Sharing in Utah Healthcare IT News

As Congress deliberates on the extension of Medicare coverage for home telehealth services, the future of telehealth remains precarious, especially for Medicare beneficiaries who may lose access to remote care. The temporary expansions established during the Covid-19 pandemic have provided crucial support for both providers and patients, yet recent legislative efforts to secure these benefits on a permanent basis have stalled. If the provisions expire on October 1, many Medicare patients would be required to attend telehealth appointments at healthcare facilities, significantly hindering access and creating operational challenges for providers. This situation underscores the urgent need for legislative action to clarify the framework for telehealth services in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Medicare Telehealth Services Face Uncertain Future Amid Legislative Stalemate Healthcare Brew

Thyme Care, a Nashville-based healthcare company, has secured $97 million in Series D funding, bringing its total capital to $275 million. This financing, supported by both existing and new investors like CVS Health Ventures and Humana, aims to enhance its value-based cancer care model, which serves 8 million Americans and manages over $5 billion in oncology spending. Thyme Care's approach, which includes electronic patient-reported outcome surveys, has resulted in significantly reduced emergency room visits and hospital admissions, while improving operational efficiency for partner practices. These advancements underscore the potential of technology-driven solutions to streamline care and improve patient outcomes in oncology.

Thyme Care Secures $97M to Revolutionize Cancer Care Nationwide Becker's Hospital Review