In this article, MultiCare Health System CIO Bradd Busick examines the concept of entropy as it relates to organizational culture, arguing that without proactive management, companies will face increasing dysfunction, conflict, and disengagement—collectively termed cultural entropy. He identifies symptoms such as poor communication and micromanagement that contribute to a toxic work environment and hinder performance. Busick emphasizes the importance of fostering gratitude and appreciation among team members to combat this entropy, advocating for the establishment of positive feedback loops and reinforcement of core values. He encourages leaders to actively address and manage cultural entropy to maintain a motivated and effective workforce.

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has denied Humana's appeal to enhance its Medicare Advantage star ratings, a decision that threatens the company's revenue for 2026. Following this denial on April 14, Humana, along with the advocacy group Americans for Beneficiary Choice, has initiated federal court proceedings against CMS. The controversy arises from a notable drop in Humana's star ratings, which the insurer attributes to abrupt changes in the rating methodology; under the latest ratings, the percentage of its enrollees in plans rated 4 stars or higher fell from 94% to just 25%. Humana contends that these changes have significantly harmed its ratings and questions CMS's adherence to its own guidelines.

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In the first quarter of 2025, 159 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) were reported as exploited, an increase from 151 in the previous quarter, according to VulnCheck. Of these, 28.3% were weaponized within 24 hours of disclosure, totaling 45 vulnerabilities, while another 14 were exploited within a month and 45 within a year. The majority of these vulnerabilities were found in content management systems, with notable impacts on Microsoft Windows, Broadcom VMware, and other vendors. On average, 11.4 Known Exploited Vulnerabilities were disclosed each week, equating to 53 per month.

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Jupiter Medical Center in North Palm Beach has implemented an Epic electronic health record (EHR) system and is focusing on continuous optimization to meet evolving needs. CIO Kevin Olson emphasizes that EHR optimization is an ongoing effort requiring collaboration between IT and clinical stakeholders. Best practices include aligning initiatives with organizational goals, using a phased approach with measurable milestones, and providing tailored training for caregivers. Olson stresses the importance of optimizing nursing workflows and enhancing communication tools to support clinicians effectively.

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In this article, MultiCare Health System CIO Bradd Busick examines the concept of entropy as it relates to organizational culture, arguing that without proactive management, companies will face increasing dysfunction, conflict, and disengagement—collectively termed cultural entropy. He identifies symptoms such as poor communication and micromanagement that contribute to a toxic work environment and hinder performance. Busick emphasizes the importance of fostering gratitude and appreciation among team members to combat this entropy, advocating for the establishment of positive feedback loops and reinforcement of core values. He encourages leaders to actively address and manage cultural entropy to maintain a motivated and effective workforce.

Combatting Cultural Entropy: Strategies for Thriving Organizations LinkedIn

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has denied Humana's appeal to enhance its Medicare Advantage star ratings, a decision that threatens the company's revenue for 2026. Following this denial on April 14, Humana, along with the advocacy group Americans for Beneficiary Choice, has initiated federal court proceedings against CMS. The controversy arises from a notable drop in Humana's star ratings, which the insurer attributes to abrupt changes in the rating methodology; under the latest ratings, the percentage of its enrollees in plans rated 4 stars or higher fell from 94% to just 25%. Humana contends that these changes have significantly harmed its ratings and questions CMS's adherence to its own guidelines.

CMS Denies Humana's Appeal, Threatening 2026 Medicare Advantage Revenue Healthcare Finance News

In the first quarter of 2025, 159 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) were reported as exploited, an increase from 151 in the previous quarter, according to VulnCheck. Of these, 28.3% were weaponized within 24 hours of disclosure, totaling 45 vulnerabilities, while another 14 were exploited within a month and 45 within a year. The majority of these vulnerabilities were found in content management systems, with notable impacts on Microsoft Windows, Broadcom VMware, and other vendors. On average, 11.4 Known Exploited Vulnerabilities were disclosed each week, equating to 53 per month.

Surge in Exploited Vulnerabilities: 28% Targeted Within 24 Hours The Hacker News

Jupiter Medical Center in North Palm Beach has implemented an Epic electronic health record (EHR) system and is focusing on continuous optimization to meet evolving needs. CIO Kevin Olson emphasizes that EHR optimization is an ongoing effort requiring collaboration between IT and clinical stakeholders. Best practices include aligning initiatives with organizational goals, using a phased approach with measurable milestones, and providing tailored training for caregivers. Olson stresses the importance of optimizing nursing workflows and enhancing communication tools to support clinicians effectively.

Jupiter Medical Center Enhances Patient Care with Ongoing EHR Optimization Healthcare IT News