Cybersecurity strategies must align closely with business objectives to effectively protect profitability, according to Dennis E. Leber, Ph.D. Organizations should first understand their revenue-generating activities and their associated technology infrastructure to identify critical systems and potential vulnerabilities. By assessing technical debt, companies can determine the value of legacy systems and focus resources on technologies that support revenue generation. This understanding enables businesses to implement targeted security measures for vital systems and improves incident response efforts, ensuring resilience and operational efficiency.

Aligning Cybersecurity with Revenue: Safeguarding Profitability in Business LinkedIn

Healthcare system CFOs in the U.S. are voicing concerns about the expected financial challenges in 2025, exacerbated by federal policy changes, inflation, and reimbursement uncertainties. Traditional financial strategies are no longer sufficient, leading to urgent decisions that must balance immediate costs with long-term investments. On the "Becker’s CFO and Revenue Cycle Podcast," CFOs like Michele Cusack from Northwell Health stressed the risks of potential Medicaid cuts and their impact on community health, while others highlighted the ramifications of inflation and proposed tariffs on capital investments. Matthew Arsenault from Baptist Health South Florida pointed to the significant implications of Medicare and Medicaid uncertainties on operational strategies.

CFOs Warn of Financial Turbulence Ahead for U.S. Healthcare Systems Becker's Hospital Review

Leidos has pledged $10 million to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) applications in disease detection and management through a partnership with the University of Pittsburgh's Computational Pathology and AI Center of Excellence (CPACE). This five-year initiative aims to develop AI tools for expedited diagnosis of conditions like heart disease and cancer, thereby improving care management, especially for underserved populations such as veterans. The collaboration will establish a research hub to advance digital pathology and AI diagnostics, focusing on innovative imaging techniques and workforce development through educational programs for emerging healthcare professionals.

Leidos Invests $10 Million to Revolutionize AI in Disease Detection PR Newswire

A remote patient monitoring (RPM) program from Michigan Medicine has successfully reduced hospitalizations by 59% among high-risk patients, as reported in a study published in Telemedicine and e-Health. Analyzing over 1,100 encounters, the study highlights the benefits of consistent at-home monitoring of vital signs, combined with prompt clinical support, in preventing readmissions for conditions like congestive heart failure and uncontrolled hypertension. Launched in April 2020, the program equips participants with Bluetooth-enabled devices for vital sign tracking, with data reviewed daily by a healthcare team that can intervene as needed. The average hospital admissions decreased from 1.38 to 0.57 in six months post-enrollment, even showing a 49% reduction when excluding COVID-19 cases.

Michigan Medicine's RPM Program Cuts Hospitalizations by 59% for High-Risk Patients Medical Economics