Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) has received the 2024 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity for its significant efforts to reduce healthcare disparities, particularly among African American patients with heart failure. Acknowledging that heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization in this demographic, ZSFG implemented an artificial intelligence-based decision support tool within its electronic health record system and launched an addiction medicine/cardiology co-management clinic. These initiatives have successfully closed a 5.4% gap in readmission rates between Black/African American heart failure patients and the broader patient population.

ZSFG Wins National Award for Advancing Healthcare Equity with AI Innovations HC Innovation Group

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has experienced a significant data breach orchestrated by the hacker group IntelBroker, which has exposed sensitive information, including source code, cryptographic materials, and personally identifiable information (PII). The hacker, known for previous security incidents, is selling the stolen data online for Monero cryptocurrency. IntelBroker claims this breach was a direct attack on HPE's infrastructure, rather than through third-party systems, and provided evidence of the compromise, including screenshots and a data tree from HPE's internal systems. This breach raises concerns about the security of HPE's products and follows prior incidents, including a 2024 breach linked to Russian state-sponsored hackers.

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed a new framework to allow the telehealth prescription of controlled substances without in-person visits, in line with existing regulations. This initiative follows the extension of temporary virtual prescribing rules into 2025, aimed at improving patient access while preventing substance misuse. The DEA's proposal includes three types of special registrations for prescribers and telemedicine platforms, designed to enhance oversight and ensure proper vetting. However, industry stakeholders, including the American Telemedicine Association, have raised concerns about operational challenges and proposed restrictions on the volume of Schedule II prescriptions that can be issued via telemedicine.

DEA Proposes New Telehealth Framework for Controlled Substance Prescriptions Healthcare IT News

Agentic AI represents a significant advancement in artificial intelligence, transitioning from the reactive capabilities of generative AI tools like ChatGPT to autonomous functionality. Unlike generative AI, which responds to specific prompts, agentic AI can set its own goals and adapt strategies based on the context, enabling machines to work independently and take initiative. These systems leverage advanced architectures with planning, memory, and decision-making features to manage complex tasks efficiently. Early examples of this convergence include OpenAI's introduction of scheduled tasks in ChatGPT, as well as ongoing projects aimed at developing truly autonomous AI agents.

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Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) has received the 2024 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity for its significant efforts to reduce healthcare disparities, particularly among African American patients with heart failure. Acknowledging that heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization in this demographic, ZSFG implemented an artificial intelligence-based decision support tool within its electronic health record system and launched an addiction medicine/cardiology co-management clinic. These initiatives have successfully closed a 5.4% gap in readmission rates between Black/African American heart failure patients and the broader patient population.

ZSFG Wins National Award for Advancing Healthcare Equity with AI Innovations HC Innovation Group

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has experienced a significant data breach orchestrated by the hacker group IntelBroker, which has exposed sensitive information, including source code, cryptographic materials, and personally identifiable information (PII). The hacker, known for previous security incidents, is selling the stolen data online for Monero cryptocurrency. IntelBroker claims this breach was a direct attack on HPE's infrastructure, rather than through third-party systems, and provided evidence of the compromise, including screenshots and a data tree from HPE's internal systems. This breach raises concerns about the security of HPE's products and follows prior incidents, including a 2024 breach linked to Russian state-sponsored hackers.

HPE Hit by Major Data Breach as Hacker Group Exposes Sensitive Information HackRead

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed a new framework to allow the telehealth prescription of controlled substances without in-person visits, in line with existing regulations. This initiative follows the extension of temporary virtual prescribing rules into 2025, aimed at improving patient access while preventing substance misuse. The DEA's proposal includes three types of special registrations for prescribers and telemedicine platforms, designed to enhance oversight and ensure proper vetting. However, industry stakeholders, including the American Telemedicine Association, have raised concerns about operational challenges and proposed restrictions on the volume of Schedule II prescriptions that can be issued via telemedicine.

DEA Proposes New Telehealth Framework for Controlled Substance Prescriptions Healthcare IT News

Agentic AI represents a significant advancement in artificial intelligence, transitioning from the reactive capabilities of generative AI tools like ChatGPT to autonomous functionality. Unlike generative AI, which responds to specific prompts, agentic AI can set its own goals and adapt strategies based on the context, enabling machines to work independently and take initiative. These systems leverage advanced architectures with planning, memory, and decision-making features to manage complex tasks efficiently. Early examples of this convergence include OpenAI's introduction of scheduled tasks in ChatGPT, as well as ongoing projects aimed at developing truly autonomous AI agents.

Agentic AI Revolutionizes Autonomy, Transforming User Interactions and Productivity Forbes