Cybersecurity threats are increasingly jeopardizing healthcare in the U.S., as shown by recent attacks on major organizations like Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph and Change Healthcare, which led to disruptions in patient care and significant financial losses. With one in three Americans affected by data breaches in the past year and a sharp rise in hospital cyberattacks, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive strategy to improve cybersecurity in healthcare. Key recommendations include holding IT vendors accountable for their security measures, enhancing collaboration between Congress and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, and improving access to cybersecurity resources, as many providers currently lack adequate contingency plans due to cost barriers.

Rising Cybersecurity Threats Endanger American Healthcare and Patient Safety Cyberscoop

Oracle has launched a new electronic health record (EHR) system following its acquisition of Cerner, aiming to enhance clinician workflow through cloud technology and artificial intelligence. The system eliminates traditional interfaces in favor of voice command functionality, allowing doctors to swiftly access patient information and concentrate on care. Built from the ground up, the EHR requires existing Cerner users to consider transitioning to this updated platform, which features a user-friendly search bar and context-aware AI responses. Additionally, Oracle is improving features for current Cerner clients, such as the Clinical AI Agent, which automates documentation tasks for physicians.

Oracle Unveils Revolutionary EHR System, Transforming Patient Care with AI CNBC

Hospitals are increasingly implementing an AI transcription tool based on OpenAI's Whisper model, though concerns about its accuracy have emerged. Research indicates that the model can produce significant errors, including fabricating entire phrases that are not present in the original audio. Nabla, the company behind the tool, has transcribed around 7 million medical conversations but acknowledges the limitations of Whisper and is working on improvements. A study presented at the Association for Computing Machinery FAccT conference found that approximately 1% of transcriptions contained fabricated content, with about 38% of these inaccuracies potentially leading to harmful outcomes. Notably, errors appear more often when speakers pause for extended periods, an occurrence common in patients with language disorders like aphasia, highlighting the need for reliable transcriptions in critical medical settings.

AI Transcription Tool Faces Accuracy Concerns in Healthcare Settings The Verge

Apple has released updates to address over 70 vulnerabilities across its products, including iOS and macOS, aimed at enhancing device security and protecting user data. Several critical vulnerabilities could allow unauthorized access or code execution, prompting Apple to recommend that users update their devices promptly. In addition to security enhancements, the updates include performance and stability improvements. Apple emphasizes the importance of regular software maintenance and encourages users to enable automatic updates to stay protected against evolving cyber threats.

Apple Patches Over 70 Vulnerabilities to Boost Device Security SecurityWeek

Cybersecurity threats are increasingly jeopardizing healthcare in the U.S., as shown by recent attacks on major organizations like Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph and Change Healthcare, which led to disruptions in patient care and significant financial losses. With one in three Americans affected by data breaches in the past year and a sharp rise in hospital cyberattacks, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive strategy to improve cybersecurity in healthcare. Key recommendations include holding IT vendors accountable for their security measures, enhancing collaboration between Congress and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, and improving access to cybersecurity resources, as many providers currently lack adequate contingency plans due to cost barriers.

Rising Cybersecurity Threats Endanger American Healthcare and Patient Safety Cyberscoop

Oracle has launched a new electronic health record (EHR) system following its acquisition of Cerner, aiming to enhance clinician workflow through cloud technology and artificial intelligence. The system eliminates traditional interfaces in favor of voice command functionality, allowing doctors to swiftly access patient information and concentrate on care. Built from the ground up, the EHR requires existing Cerner users to consider transitioning to this updated platform, which features a user-friendly search bar and context-aware AI responses. Additionally, Oracle is improving features for current Cerner clients, such as the Clinical AI Agent, which automates documentation tasks for physicians.

Oracle Unveils Revolutionary EHR System, Transforming Patient Care with AI CNBC

Hospitals are increasingly implementing an AI transcription tool based on OpenAI's Whisper model, though concerns about its accuracy have emerged. Research indicates that the model can produce significant errors, including fabricating entire phrases that are not present in the original audio. Nabla, the company behind the tool, has transcribed around 7 million medical conversations but acknowledges the limitations of Whisper and is working on improvements. A study presented at the Association for Computing Machinery FAccT conference found that approximately 1% of transcriptions contained fabricated content, with about 38% of these inaccuracies potentially leading to harmful outcomes. Notably, errors appear more often when speakers pause for extended periods, an occurrence common in patients with language disorders like aphasia, highlighting the need for reliable transcriptions in critical medical settings.

AI Transcription Tool Faces Accuracy Concerns in Healthcare Settings The Verge

Apple has released updates to address over 70 vulnerabilities across its products, including iOS and macOS, aimed at enhancing device security and protecting user data. Several critical vulnerabilities could allow unauthorized access or code execution, prompting Apple to recommend that users update their devices promptly. In addition to security enhancements, the updates include performance and stability improvements. Apple emphasizes the importance of regular software maintenance and encourages users to enable automatic updates to stay protected against evolving cyber threats.

Apple Patches Over 70 Vulnerabilities to Boost Device Security SecurityWeek