Oklahoma's Integris Health network suffered a cyberattack, with patient data stolen and held for ransom. Blackmail emails with detailed personal data sent to patients, followed by Integris Health's confirmation of unauthorized activity, confirmed the breach. Hackers claim they stole data for 2+ million patients, threatening to sell it if no ransom paid. Their dark web site currently lists data for ~4.674M people, with options to pay to view or delete records. Similarities with an attack on Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center suggest the same ransomware gang may be responsible. However, paying to delete data offers no guarantees and may encourage further extortion.

Integris Health patients get extortion emails after cyberattack BleepingComputer

Apple watch import ban effective Tuesday due to USITC ruling on blood oxygen measurement feature's patent similarities to Masimo products. President Biden didn't veto. Apple must decide health feature's future.

With Biden finalizing an Apple Watch ban, Apple needs to decide its future in health STAT News

2024 AI predictions from top venture capitalists (VCs) include the rise and fall of generative AI startups, the convergence of text, image, and audio data, the democratization of AI via open-source models, the persistence of a GPU shortage, and major developments from tech giants like Apple and Google. AI in healthcare, climate, and industry could bring significant transformations. Some VCs predict the continuation of the GPU shortage, forcing startups to create more efficient models or seek alternatives, while others foresee tech leaders like Google and Apple making vast inroads. They anticipate the persistent growth of AI, with 2024 being a landmark year.

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Marelize Gorgens, Lead of the Digital Health Flagship Program at the World Bank, discusses the need for integrated digital healthcare. Global digital transformation in healthcare supports resilient health systems and meets consumer demand. Fragmented investments and disconnected systems present challenges, without a unified approach. "Digital-in-health" promotes a seamless strategy incorporating digital elements in all aspects of healthcare. The World Bank emphasizes connecting health information gaps, prioritizing equity, problem-solving for underserved groups, and scaling for everyone, addressing healthcare worker problems and reducing regional and income-based digital gaps. Governments must balance strategic governance with reducing the digital divide. The private sector plays a critical role, but requires standardized rules. AI could reduce the digital divide, but ethical, privacy, and technical challenges exist. Strategic investment in AI can bring immediate benefits. Digital transformation must be collaborative, and capacity grows with decision-making and sharing experiences. Small changes are also transformative. Open standards, content, and access to data can connect disparate data points effectively.

Multiverse Of Health About Digital Health

Oklahoma's Integris Health network suffered a cyberattack, with patient data stolen and held for ransom. Blackmail emails with detailed personal data sent to patients, followed by Integris Health's confirmation of unauthorized activity, confirmed the breach. Hackers claim they stole data for 2+ million patients, threatening to sell it if no ransom paid. Their dark web site currently lists data for ~4.674M people, with options to pay to view or delete records. Similarities with an attack on Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center suggest the same ransomware gang may be responsible. However, paying to delete data offers no guarantees and may encourage further extortion.

Integris Health patients get extortion emails after cyberattack BleepingComputer

Apple watch import ban effective Tuesday due to USITC ruling on blood oxygen measurement feature's patent similarities to Masimo products. President Biden didn't veto. Apple must decide health feature's future.

With Biden finalizing an Apple Watch ban, Apple needs to decide its future in health STAT News

2024 AI predictions from top venture capitalists (VCs) include the rise and fall of generative AI startups, the convergence of text, image, and audio data, the democratization of AI via open-source models, the persistence of a GPU shortage, and major developments from tech giants like Apple and Google. AI in healthcare, climate, and industry could bring significant transformations. Some VCs predict the continuation of the GPU shortage, forcing startups to create more efficient models or seek alternatives, while others foresee tech leaders like Google and Apple making vast inroads. They anticipate the persistent growth of AI, with 2024 being a landmark year.

AI predictions for 2024: What top VCs think VentureBeat

Marelize Gorgens, Lead of the Digital Health Flagship Program at the World Bank, discusses the need for integrated digital healthcare. Global digital transformation in healthcare supports resilient health systems and meets consumer demand. Fragmented investments and disconnected systems present challenges, without a unified approach. "Digital-in-health" promotes a seamless strategy incorporating digital elements in all aspects of healthcare. The World Bank emphasizes connecting health information gaps, prioritizing equity, problem-solving for underserved groups, and scaling for everyone, addressing healthcare worker problems and reducing regional and income-based digital gaps. Governments must balance strategic governance with reducing the digital divide. The private sector plays a critical role, but requires standardized rules. AI could reduce the digital divide, but ethical, privacy, and technical challenges exist. Strategic investment in AI can bring immediate benefits. Digital transformation must be collaborative, and capacity grows with decision-making and sharing experiences. Small changes are also transformative. Open standards, content, and access to data can connect disparate data points effectively.

Multiverse Of Health About Digital Health