RWJBarnabas Health has initiated a program in New Jersey to provide free transportation to underserved patients through a partnership with Uber Health, addressing significant barriers to accessing healthcare. Launched in November 2023 with $25 million in state funding, the service started at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and has since grown to include five more facilities within the RWJBarnabas network, now supported by an additional $50 million. By February 2025, the program had facilitated over 47,440 rides, effectively reducing missed appointments and enhancing access to medications and food resources, which is particularly crucial in an area where many households lack reliable transportation.

RWJBarnabas Health Teams Up with Uber to Eliminate Patient Transportation Barriers nj.com

The White House has initiated a shift in cybersecurity responsibilities, as President Donald Trump signed an executive order transferring management from the federal government to state and local agencies. This change aims to enhance state capabilities in managing infrastructure risks, particularly regarding cyberattacks. However, it comes amid federal budget cuts to cybersecurity support, raising concerns about states' ability to cope with growing threats. Experts warn that the reduction of federal services may lead to inconsistencies in cybersecurity readiness, particularly affecting local governments and educational institutions that often lack sufficient resources.

White House Shifts Cybersecurity Burden to States Amid Federal Cuts BankInfoSecurity

Organizations leveraging artificial intelligence in cloud environments are frequently risking their cybersecurity by making significant configuration errors. A Tenable report reveals that 91% of those surveyed had deployed Amazon SageMaker with root access enabled by default, posing serious risks if compromised, as root access can allow manipulation of critical systems. The report highlights the trend of excessive permissions and public exposure as significant vulnerabilities, alongside the "Jenga concept" where each service inherits risks from others, leading to potential cascading failures. To mitigate these risks, organizations need to proactively reassess their security settings rather than relying on default configurations.

AI in Cloud: Critical Cybersecurity Flaws Leave Organizations Vulnerable Dark Reading

A recent survey by the American Medical Association reveals a growing optimism among physicians regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to alleviate administrative burdens that contribute to burnout and inefficiency in healthcare. Among nearly 1,200 respondents, 57% identified automating administrative tasks as the most significant opportunity for AI to enhance their practice. The survey highlights specific applications that physicians believe could improve their work processes, with 80% emphasizing the automation of documentation tasks like billing and medical charts. Additionally, 35% of respondents expressed more optimism than concerns about AI's implementation, noting its potential to enhance work efficiency and reduce stress and cognitive overload.

Physicians Embrace AI to Combat Burnout and Boost Efficiency AMA