Jeffrey Bowie, CEO of a cybersecurity firm in Edmond, Oklahoma, was arrested for allegedly installing malware on a restricted computer at SSM Health’s St. Anthony Hospital. The incident, which occurred in August 2024, was discovered when a staff member spotted Bowie using a computer meant for employees only. An investigation revealed he accessed multiple computers and installed malware that captured screenshots to send to an external address. Fortunately, hospital staff detected the unauthorized access in real-time, preventing any data breach. Bowie now faces two counts under the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act.

Cybersecurity CEO Arrested for Malware Attack on Oklahoma Hospital CyberNews

Chase Fopiano, a former police officer now focused on cybersecurity, discusses the shift in law enforcement's perception of cyber threats as technology and hacking techniques have advanced. Cyberattacks on police and government entities, once considered minor, have increased significantly, highlighting vulnerabilities within these organizations. In response, President Trump signed an executive order transferring some cybersecurity responsibilities to state and local governments, but funding cuts have hampered these efforts, leaving many states ill-equipped to handle the growing threats. Recent incidents, such as a significant cyberattack in Rhode Island that affected sensitive data, further emphasize the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures.

Cybersecurity Crisis: States Struggle Amid Rising Threats and Funding Cuts Ohio Capital Journal

Twenty-six rural hospitals in Ohio have formed the Ohio High Value Network (OHVN) to create a clinically integrated system aimed at serving 2.5 million patients. By sharing clinical and operational strategies, the network intends to improve care coordination, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance healthcare efficiency in rural areas. Covering 37 of Ohio's 88 counties and one hospital in West Virginia, the OHVN is open to expanding its membership. Cibolo Health will oversee the network's daily management, led by key figures Nathan H. White and Dr. A. Clinton MacKinney.

Ohio's Rural Hospitals Unite to Enhance Care for 2.5 Million Patients Healthcare Finance News

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has launched the WISE-HARE app, which leverages Apple Watch technology to create a sleep registry for children aged 5-18. In response to a shortage of pediatric sleep study beds and the limitations of traditional polysomnography (PSG) in clinical settings, the app aims to collect comprehensive sleep data to improve diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. By enrolling children scheduled for PSG studies, WISE-HARE facilitates simultaneous data gathering from both PSG sensors and the Apple Watch, enhancing clinical decision-making while aiming to make the technology accessible for families.

Children's Hospital Launches Innovative Sleep App to Revolutionize Pediatric Care Business Wire