Roberta Schwartz, EVP and Chief Innovation Officer of Houston Methodist Hospital, underscores the significance of frontline insights in refining healthcare technology after observing variability in its effectiveness across their hospitals. Schwartz and Gail M. Vozzella, Chief Nurse Executive at Houston Methodist, prioritized direct engagement with staff over executives, uncovering both support for innovation and inconsistencies in technology application. Their visits showcased the benefits of remote patient monitoring (RPM), notably the BioButton, which facilitated timely interventions for patients, such as one diagnosed with AFIB. These real-world examples highlighted how RPM technology not only supports clinical decision-making but also converts skepticism into advocacy among healthcare staff.

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A senior White House official has urged insurance companies to stop offering policies that incentivize ransomware payments, citing their harmful effect on global cybersecurity. Anne Neuberger, U.S. deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, made the comments after the International Counter Ransomware Initiative summit, emphasizing that such insurance practices undermine efforts to combat cybercrime. While discussions have occurred with the insurance industry, no formal agreements have been established. Neuberger recommended that insurers require businesses to implement strong cybersecurity measures as a condition of coverage. The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has previously collaborated with its insurance sector, producing guidance against extortion payments that has gained support from international industry bodies.

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A ransomware attack on University Medical Center Health System in Lubbock, Texas, has prompted the diversion of ambulances and a temporary halt to patient admissions due to significant IT outages. As the only level 1 trauma center within a 400-mile radius, UMC's closure of emergency services raises concerns about access to critical care. While some clinics remain operational under limited capabilities, patients face delays and are advised to bring physical copies of their medical records due to staff's inability to access electronic files. The attack has also disrupted radiology services and communication systems, and the hospital is working with experts to restore functionality while keeping affected patients informed. This incident follows a prior data breach earlier this year.

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Particle Health has filed a lawsuit against Epic Systems in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accusing the company of monopolistic practices that restrict access to U.S. medical records and limit competition. The lawsuit alleges that Epic is using its dominant position to hinder access to patient data, particularly affecting Particle's payer software platform designed for health plans. Despite the claims, Epic has dismissed the lawsuit as unfounded. Founded in 2018, Particle Health is focused on improving healthcare interoperability through a data exchange platform and is a participant in the nationwide Carequality network.

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Roberta Schwartz, EVP and Chief Innovation Officer of Houston Methodist Hospital, underscores the significance of frontline insights in refining healthcare technology after observing variability in its effectiveness across their hospitals. Schwartz and Gail M. Vozzella, Chief Nurse Executive at Houston Methodist, prioritized direct engagement with staff over executives, uncovering both support for innovation and inconsistencies in technology application. Their visits showcased the benefits of remote patient monitoring (RPM), notably the BioButton, which facilitated timely interventions for patients, such as one diagnosed with AFIB. These real-world examples highlighted how RPM technology not only supports clinical decision-making but also converts skepticism into advocacy among healthcare staff.

Frontline Feedback Fuels Healthcare Tech Innovation at Houston Methodist LinkedIn

A senior White House official has urged insurance companies to stop offering policies that incentivize ransomware payments, citing their harmful effect on global cybersecurity. Anne Neuberger, U.S. deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, made the comments after the International Counter Ransomware Initiative summit, emphasizing that such insurance practices undermine efforts to combat cybercrime. While discussions have occurred with the insurance industry, no formal agreements have been established. Neuberger recommended that insurers require businesses to implement strong cybersecurity measures as a condition of coverage. The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has previously collaborated with its insurance sector, producing guidance against extortion payments that has gained support from international industry bodies.

White House Urges Insurance Firms to Halt Ransomware Payment Policies The Record

A ransomware attack on University Medical Center Health System in Lubbock, Texas, has prompted the diversion of ambulances and a temporary halt to patient admissions due to significant IT outages. As the only level 1 trauma center within a 400-mile radius, UMC's closure of emergency services raises concerns about access to critical care. While some clinics remain operational under limited capabilities, patients face delays and are advised to bring physical copies of their medical records due to staff's inability to access electronic files. The attack has also disrupted radiology services and communication systems, and the hospital is working with experts to restore functionality while keeping affected patients informed. This incident follows a prior data breach earlier this year.

Ransomware Attack Disrupts Emergency Care at Texas Medical Center The Record

Particle Health has filed a lawsuit against Epic Systems in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accusing the company of monopolistic practices that restrict access to U.S. medical records and limit competition. The lawsuit alleges that Epic is using its dominant position to hinder access to patient data, particularly affecting Particle's payer software platform designed for health plans. Despite the claims, Epic has dismissed the lawsuit as unfounded. Founded in 2018, Particle Health is focused on improving healthcare interoperability through a data exchange platform and is a participant in the nationwide Carequality network.

Particle Health Challenges Epic Systems in High-Stakes EHR Lawsuit Becker's Hospital Review