Sameer Sethi, Chief AI and Insights Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, is spearheading the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare, aiming to improve quality, accessibility, and efficiency. Since formalizing his role in November, Sethi has focused on aligning AI initiatives with practical business needs and ensuring effective implementation in clinical settings. His dual approach combines leadership support with grassroots capabilities, prioritizing practical applications over technical accuracy. Current projects include personalized patient experiences and a mortality risk assessment tool to facilitate critical end-of-life care discussions among clinicians.

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Sentara Health is strategically investing in technology to address ongoing financial challenges in healthcare. CIO Tim Skeen noted the emphasis on aligning IT initiatives with fiscal responsibility and innovation, focusing on achievable goals amidst economic pressures. A significant component of this strategy is the creation of an enterprise data and analytics roadmap that integrates diverse data sources to enhance AI-driven decision support and simplify patient care navigation. Additionally, Sentara aims to develop a comprehensive virtual care ecosystem, including telehealth and remote monitoring, to improve access to care and support frontline workers.

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Over 14,000 Fortinet devices globally have been compromised through a new post-exploitation technique that allows attackers to maintain access even after security patches are applied. The Shadowserver Foundation indicated that exploitations of known vulnerabilities—CVE-2022-42475, CVE-2023-27997, and CVE-2024-21762—allowed for unauthorized access, with a symlink-based persistence mechanism enabling continued access to sensitive files. The majority of affected devices are located in Asia, particularly in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and China. In light of these risks, CERT NZ has issued an advisory on the ongoing exploitation of Fortinet vulnerabilities since 2023.

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A bipartisan group of 60 senators has reintroduced the CONNECT for Health Act to make COVID-19 era telehealth flexibilities permanent, as they are set to expire on September 30. The legislation aims to eliminate geographic restrictions, expand originating sites to patients’ homes, remove in-person visit requirements for telemental health, and increase transparency around telehealth usage. Senators supporting the bill emphasize its potential to improve healthcare accessibility, particularly in rural areas. The act has a history of previous introductions since 2016 and aligns with the National Alliance for Care at Home's objectives to enhance telehealth in home-based care.

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