UnitedHealth is accused of directing nursing homes to avoid sending patients to the emergency room, aiming to cut down on hospitalizations and costs, even in urgent situations like suspected strokes. ER physician Graham Walker has criticized this approach, suggesting it compromises patient care by prioritizing financial savings over necessary medical interventions. He argues that effective management of complex patient cases should involve improved support for nursing homes and ER staff rather than delaying care. Walker highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis, noting that stroke symptoms can arise from various conditions, each requiring specific treatments that cannot be determined without proper medical testing.

UnitedHealth Faces Backlash Over Alleged ER Avoidance Strategy for Nursing Homes LinkedIn

KrebsOnSecurity faced a major DDoS attack, reportedly exceeding 6.3 terabits per second, attributed to a new IoT botnet named Aisuru. This assault, significantly larger than previous attacks, was mitigated by Google’s Project Shield. Aisuru exploits compromised IoT devices through default passwords and vulnerabilities, and it resurfaced with improved capabilities after being identified in August 2024. The botnet's operators are publicly marketing their DDoS services on Telegram, indicating a troubling trend in the availability of such attack capabilities.

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Brad Reimer, Chief Information Officer at Sanford Health, recently spoke at AVIA's Digital Innovation Leaders Event about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, particularly the "Agentic AI" concept that merges automation, machine learning, and generative AI to tackle workforce shortages and improve patient care. He emphasized the necessity of assessing AI's appropriate applications, especially in rural settings, while noting that not all healthcare areas require advanced technologies. Reimer also pointed out that patients now expect digital services as standard, highlighting the need for healthcare organizations to involve frontline workers in the creation of digital strategies to avoid potential pitfalls. He advocated for a comprehensive digital approach across all departments, suggesting that every unit should have a digital champion to optimize resource use amidst financial and staffing challenges.

AI Revolutionizes Healthcare: Insights from Sanford Health's CIO LinkedIn

NHS England has launched a new cybersecurity charter designed to strengthen the security protocols of its suppliers amid rising ransomware threats. In a communication to vendors, NHS officials stressed the urgent need for adherence to eight security measures, emphasizing collaboration across the supply chain to ensure patient care is protected. Key requirements include keeping systems updated with security patches, achieving compliance with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, implementing multi-factor authentication, and maintaining effective cyber monitoring. The charter also highlights the necessity of data backups and business continuity planning, insisting that suppliers establish strategies for quick recovery of critical systems following a cyber incident.

NHS England Launches Cybersecurity Charter to Fortify Supplier Protections ITPro

UnitedHealth is accused of directing nursing homes to avoid sending patients to the emergency room, aiming to cut down on hospitalizations and costs, even in urgent situations like suspected strokes. ER physician Graham Walker has criticized this approach, suggesting it compromises patient care by prioritizing financial savings over necessary medical interventions. He argues that effective management of complex patient cases should involve improved support for nursing homes and ER staff rather than delaying care. Walker highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis, noting that stroke symptoms can arise from various conditions, each requiring specific treatments that cannot be determined without proper medical testing.

UnitedHealth Faces Backlash Over Alleged ER Avoidance Strategy for Nursing Homes LinkedIn

KrebsOnSecurity faced a major DDoS attack, reportedly exceeding 6.3 terabits per second, attributed to a new IoT botnet named Aisuru. This assault, significantly larger than previous attacks, was mitigated by Google’s Project Shield. Aisuru exploits compromised IoT devices through default passwords and vulnerabilities, and it resurfaced with improved capabilities after being identified in August 2024. The botnet's operators are publicly marketing their DDoS services on Telegram, indicating a troubling trend in the availability of such attack capabilities.

Massive DDoS Attack Unleashes New IoT Botnet Threat on KrebsOnSecurity Krebs on Security

Brad Reimer, Chief Information Officer at Sanford Health, recently spoke at AVIA's Digital Innovation Leaders Event about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, particularly the "Agentic AI" concept that merges automation, machine learning, and generative AI to tackle workforce shortages and improve patient care. He emphasized the necessity of assessing AI's appropriate applications, especially in rural settings, while noting that not all healthcare areas require advanced technologies. Reimer also pointed out that patients now expect digital services as standard, highlighting the need for healthcare organizations to involve frontline workers in the creation of digital strategies to avoid potential pitfalls. He advocated for a comprehensive digital approach across all departments, suggesting that every unit should have a digital champion to optimize resource use amidst financial and staffing challenges.

AI Revolutionizes Healthcare: Insights from Sanford Health's CIO LinkedIn

NHS England has launched a new cybersecurity charter designed to strengthen the security protocols of its suppliers amid rising ransomware threats. In a communication to vendors, NHS officials stressed the urgent need for adherence to eight security measures, emphasizing collaboration across the supply chain to ensure patient care is protected. Key requirements include keeping systems updated with security patches, achieving compliance with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, implementing multi-factor authentication, and maintaining effective cyber monitoring. The charter also highlights the necessity of data backups and business continuity planning, insisting that suppliers establish strategies for quick recovery of critical systems following a cyber incident.

NHS England Launches Cybersecurity Charter to Fortify Supplier Protections ITPro