The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2024 showed resilience with 1,373 deals, despite a 9% decline from 2023. A PwC report noted that while deal volume decreased from 1,506 last year, it remains robust compared to pre-COVID levels, reflecting a stabilization around 1,300 to 1,400 deals annually. The total value of these transactions increased slightly to $69 billion, though still below the peak of $197 billion in 2021. Megadeals were sparse, with only one transaction surpassing $5 billion, but significant deals, including Novo Holdings' $16.7 billion acquisition of Catalent, marked the year. Looking ahead, Donkar projects continued activity in 2025.

Healthcare M&A Market Shows Resilience with 1,373 Deals in 2024 Fierce Healthcare

Nitin Natarajan, the outgoing Deputy Director of CISA, conveyed optimism about the continuation of cybersecurity initiatives in healthcare under the upcoming Trump administration. In a recent interview, he discussed CISA's achievements during the Biden administration, particularly in helping critical infrastructure, like healthcare, address vulnerabilities amid rising ransomware threats. He highlighted the agency’s pre-ransomware notification program as vital support for healthcare organizations and acknowledged the resource challenges faced by smaller entities in enhancing their cybersecurity measures. Furthermore, Natarajan reflected on lessons learned from past cybersecurity incidents, including a significant ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in February 2023.

CISA's Cybersecurity Chief Optimistic for Healthcare Resilience Amid Transition BankInfoSecurity

The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City has appointed Dr. Ashis Barad as its first chief digital and technology officer, consolidating IT, digital initiatives, and data management into a single strategic role. Influenced by new CEO Dr. Bryan Kelly, Dr. Barad aims to integrate artificial intelligence into HSS operations to enhance patient care and improve technology adoption among healthcare providers and patients. With significant experience, including the implementation of the Epic electronic health record system, he plans to create a cohesive technology stack to address existing gaps in technology adoption within the healthcare sector.

HSS Appoints Dr. Ashis Barad as Chief Digital Officer to Transform Healthcare Becker's Hospital Review

Microsoft's latest update addresses 161 security vulnerabilities in Windows, representing the largest patch deployment since 2017. This release includes three zero-day vulnerabilities, actively being exploited, emphasizing the need for immediate system updates. Among the critical issues are nine remote code execution vulnerabilities, with some receiving a CVSS score of 9.8, particularly concerning CVE-2025-21298, which allows code execution through a malicious .rtf file. These updates aim to strengthen defenses against ongoing cybersecurity threats.

Microsoft's Major Update Tackles 161 Vulnerabilities, Urges Immediate Action Krebs on Security

The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2024 showed resilience with 1,373 deals, despite a 9% decline from 2023. A PwC report noted that while deal volume decreased from 1,506 last year, it remains robust compared to pre-COVID levels, reflecting a stabilization around 1,300 to 1,400 deals annually. The total value of these transactions increased slightly to $69 billion, though still below the peak of $197 billion in 2021. Megadeals were sparse, with only one transaction surpassing $5 billion, but significant deals, including Novo Holdings' $16.7 billion acquisition of Catalent, marked the year. Looking ahead, Donkar projects continued activity in 2025.

Healthcare M&A Market Shows Resilience with 1,373 Deals in 2024 Fierce Healthcare

Nitin Natarajan, the outgoing Deputy Director of CISA, conveyed optimism about the continuation of cybersecurity initiatives in healthcare under the upcoming Trump administration. In a recent interview, he discussed CISA's achievements during the Biden administration, particularly in helping critical infrastructure, like healthcare, address vulnerabilities amid rising ransomware threats. He highlighted the agency’s pre-ransomware notification program as vital support for healthcare organizations and acknowledged the resource challenges faced by smaller entities in enhancing their cybersecurity measures. Furthermore, Natarajan reflected on lessons learned from past cybersecurity incidents, including a significant ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in February 2023.

CISA's Cybersecurity Chief Optimistic for Healthcare Resilience Amid Transition BankInfoSecurity

The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City has appointed Dr. Ashis Barad as its first chief digital and technology officer, consolidating IT, digital initiatives, and data management into a single strategic role. Influenced by new CEO Dr. Bryan Kelly, Dr. Barad aims to integrate artificial intelligence into HSS operations to enhance patient care and improve technology adoption among healthcare providers and patients. With significant experience, including the implementation of the Epic electronic health record system, he plans to create a cohesive technology stack to address existing gaps in technology adoption within the healthcare sector.

HSS Appoints Dr. Ashis Barad as Chief Digital Officer to Transform Healthcare Becker's Hospital Review

Microsoft's latest update addresses 161 security vulnerabilities in Windows, representing the largest patch deployment since 2017. This release includes three zero-day vulnerabilities, actively being exploited, emphasizing the need for immediate system updates. Among the critical issues are nine remote code execution vulnerabilities, with some receiving a CVSS score of 9.8, particularly concerning CVE-2025-21298, which allows code execution through a malicious .rtf file. These updates aim to strengthen defenses against ongoing cybersecurity threats.

Microsoft's Major Update Tackles 161 Vulnerabilities, Urges Immediate Action Krebs on Security