During a recent Senate Armed Services cyber subcommittee hearing, Lt. Gen. William Hartman, the acting head of U.S. Cyber Command and the NSA, responded to inquiries regarding the dismissal of his predecessor, Gen. Timothy Haugh, which raised bipartisan concerns about leadership stability in cybersecurity. The hearing, under an hour long and with limited attendance, also addressed Cyber Command’s modernization initiative, "CYBERCOM 2.0," and questioned the effectiveness of the dual leadership structure of Cyber Command and the NSA, which Hartman defended as essential for national security. He further discussed the threat posed by foreign hacking groups, notably from China, targeting critical infrastructure.

Senate Hearing Sparks Concerns Over Cyber Command Leadership and Threats Record

Health systems in the U.S. are bracing for possible reductions in Medicaid funding, which could significantly impact financial stability, particularly in vulnerable states. An analysis from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation predicts a potential loss of $31.9 billion in hospital revenue and $6.3 billion in uncompensated care if federal proposals to rollback Medicaid expansion are implemented. Hospital leaders, particularly in at-risk states, emphasize the need for proactive planning to cushion the effect of these potential cuts, with some, like Kyle Fisher, focusing on efficiency and cost management, while others, like Rich Rasmussen, warn of severe staffing impacts and revenue losses totaling billions.

Hospitals Brace for $31.9 Billion Loss Amid Medicaid Funding Cuts Becker's Hospital Review

UC Davis Health has introduced a new AI model called BE-FAIR, designed to identify patients who may need immediate care management to prevent hospitalizations. The model was developed through a two-year collaboration of professionals across population health, IT, and equity teams and employs a framework that helps care managers assess patients' future health risks. After its first year of use, the model was found to underpredict hospitalization risks for African American and Hispanic patients, prompting adjustments to enhance its accuracy for these populations. The findings were published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, positioning BE-FAIR as a potential model for other health systems aiming to improve health equity using AI.

UC Davis Health Unveils AI Model to Enhance Patient Care and Equity Medical Xpress

WellSpan Health, a health system based in York, Penn., has promoted Mark Kandrysawtz to senior vice president and chief innovation officer as part of an ongoing strategy to meet evolving healthcare demands. WellSpan defines innovation as the integration of people, processes, and technology, and its strategy includes research and development, digital experience management, and corporate venture capital. The research team works on projects that aim to improve clinical quality and patient experience, while the digital team manages online platforms. A key initiative is the development of "digital pathways," such as the AI care team assistant "Ana," which automates patient care procedures.

WellSpan Health Unleashes AI Innovation to Transform Patient Care Experience Becker's Hospital Review