Silence Speaks, a British startup, is addressing the global shortage of sign language interpreters for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community by developing AI-powered avatars that translate text into British Sign Language (BSL). The technology not only conveys words but also captures regional dialects and emotional tones to enhance communication. Founded by Pavan Madduru, who drew inspiration from his interactions with a deaf friend, the company initially focused on real-time sign language translation but shifted to text-to-sign translation. Notably, they have partnered with Transport for London to improve accessibility by providing sign language videos for public announcements, with plans to expand into American Sign Language.

Penn Medicine has appointed Anna Schoenbaum as chief applications officer and Julian Mihai as chief technology officer to strengthen its technology leadership. Schoenbaum will oversee IT applications across clinical, research, and business sectors, building on her previous experience as vice president of applications and digital health. Mihai, taking on the role of CTO, will focus on managing technology platforms and cybersecurity, leveraging his background as chief information security officer. Both leaders will report to Mitchell Schnall, who is tasked with advancing data and technology solutions within the health system, reflecting a growing emphasis on integrating technology to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Anna Schoenbaum, Julian Mihai to Fill Key C-Suite Roles at Penn Medicine Becker's Hospital Review

The U.S. Department of Commerce has released Version 1.1 of the NIST Privacy Framework (PFW), aimed at enhancing user data protection in the face of increasing cyber threats. This update aligns more closely with the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, allowing organizations to better integrate privacy risk management with cybersecurity practices. Key revisions include clearer concepts and strategies for managing privacy risks, an emphasis on artificial intelligence, and a new online guide for organizations. Originally launched in 2020, the PFW is designed to support ethical decision-making in the use of personal data while addressing feedback from various stakeholders.

NIST Unveils Enhanced Privacy Framework to Combat Rising Cyber Threats Healthcare IT News

Intermountain Health has announced the appointments of Dr. Tamara Moores Todd as chief health informatics officer and Jason McClellan as chief clinical informatics officer in its Digital Technology Services division. Dr. Moores Todd, who has over a decade of clinical and administrative experience and previously served as interim CHIO, will lead the strategic direction for health informatics initiatives, focusing on optimizing electronic health records and enhancing operational efficiency. McClellan, with nearly ten years at the organization, will work alongside various leaders to foster data-driven decision-making, leveraging his extensive experience in healthcare technology.

Tamara Todd, Jason McClellan Named Digital Technology Chiefs at Intermountain Intermountain Health

Silence Speaks, a British startup, is addressing the global shortage of sign language interpreters for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community by developing AI-powered avatars that translate text into British Sign Language (BSL). The technology not only conveys words but also captures regional dialects and emotional tones to enhance communication. Founded by Pavan Madduru, who drew inspiration from his interactions with a deaf friend, the company initially focused on real-time sign language translation but shifted to text-to-sign translation. Notably, they have partnered with Transport for London to improve accessibility by providing sign language videos for public announcements, with plans to expand into American Sign Language.

Penn Medicine has appointed Anna Schoenbaum as chief applications officer and Julian Mihai as chief technology officer to strengthen its technology leadership. Schoenbaum will oversee IT applications across clinical, research, and business sectors, building on her previous experience as vice president of applications and digital health. Mihai, taking on the role of CTO, will focus on managing technology platforms and cybersecurity, leveraging his background as chief information security officer. Both leaders will report to Mitchell Schnall, who is tasked with advancing data and technology solutions within the health system, reflecting a growing emphasis on integrating technology to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Anna Schoenbaum, Julian Mihai to Fill Key C-Suite Roles at Penn Medicine Becker's Hospital Review

The U.S. Department of Commerce has released Version 1.1 of the NIST Privacy Framework (PFW), aimed at enhancing user data protection in the face of increasing cyber threats. This update aligns more closely with the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, allowing organizations to better integrate privacy risk management with cybersecurity practices. Key revisions include clearer concepts and strategies for managing privacy risks, an emphasis on artificial intelligence, and a new online guide for organizations. Originally launched in 2020, the PFW is designed to support ethical decision-making in the use of personal data while addressing feedback from various stakeholders.

NIST Unveils Enhanced Privacy Framework to Combat Rising Cyber Threats Healthcare IT News

Intermountain Health has announced the appointments of Dr. Tamara Moores Todd as chief health informatics officer and Jason McClellan as chief clinical informatics officer in its Digital Technology Services division. Dr. Moores Todd, who has over a decade of clinical and administrative experience and previously served as interim CHIO, will lead the strategic direction for health informatics initiatives, focusing on optimizing electronic health records and enhancing operational efficiency. McClellan, with nearly ten years at the organization, will work alongside various leaders to foster data-driven decision-making, leveraging his extensive experience in healthcare technology.

Tamara Todd, Jason McClellan Named Digital Technology Chiefs at Intermountain Intermountain Health